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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,724, 35,522.82 and 15,379.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,724, 35,522.82 and 15,379.92 is: 23,028.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,724 : 35,522.82 = 15,379.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,724/35,522.82 = 15,379.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,724x = 35,522.82 × 15,379.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,724x = 546,338,129.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,338,129.77/23,724
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,028.92

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