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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,767.28, 35,506.48 and 15,378.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,767.28, 35,506.48 and 15,378.96 is: 22,974.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,767.28 : 35,506.48 = 15,378.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,767.28/35,506.48 = 15,378.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,767.28x = 35,506.48 × 15,378.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,767.28x = 546,052,735.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,052,735.66/23,767.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,974.98

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