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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,796.56, 35,655.96 and 15,003.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,796.56, 35,655.96 and 15,003.20 is: 22,480.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,796.56 : 35,655.96 = 15,003.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,796.56/35,655.96 = 15,003.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,796.56x = 35,655.96 × 15,003.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,796.56x = 534,953,499.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,953,499.07/23,796.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,480.29

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