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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,668.32, 35,478.49 and 15,353.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,668.32, 35,478.49 and 15,353.64 is: 23,014.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,668.32 : 35,478.49 = 15,353.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,668.32/35,478.49 = 15,353.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,668.32x = 35,478.49 × 15,353.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,668.32x = 544,723,963.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,723,963.20/23,668.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,014.90

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