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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,734.20, 35,601.30 and 15,007.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,734.20, 35,601.30 and 15,007.80 is: 22,511.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,734.20 : 35,601.30 = 15,007.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,734.20/35,601.30 = 15,007.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,734.20x = 35,601.30 × 15,007.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,734.20x = 534,297,190.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,297,190.14/23,734.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,511.70

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