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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,785.20, 35,639.40 and 15,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,785.20, 35,639.40 and 15,004.40 is: 22,482.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,785.20 : 35,639.40 = 15,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,785.20/35,639.40 = 15,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,785.20x = 35,639.40 × 15,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,785.20x = 534,747,813.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,747,813.36/23,785.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,482.38

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