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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,670.36, 35,481.57 and 15,355.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,670.36, 35,481.57 and 15,355.65 is: 23,017.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,670.36 : 35,481.57 = 15,355.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,670.36/35,481.57 = 15,355.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,670.36x = 35,481.57 × 15,355.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,670.36x = 544,842,570.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,842,570.37/23,670.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,017.92

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