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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,796.44, 35,689.60 and 15,019.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,796.44, 35,689.60 and 15,019.64 is: 22,526.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,796.44 : 35,689.60 = 15,019.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,796.44/35,689.60 = 15,019.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,796.44x = 35,689.60 × 15,019.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,796.44x = 536,044,943.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,044,943.74/23,796.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,526.27

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