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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,774.46, 35,610.62 and 15,430.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,774.46, 35,610.62 and 15,430.11 is: 23,112.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,774.46 : 35,610.62 = 15,430.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,774.46/35,610.62 = 15,430.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,774.46x = 35,610.62 × 15,430.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,774.46x = 549,475,706.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,475,706.62/23,774.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,112.02

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