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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,805.69, 35,715.83 and 15,028.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,805.69, 35,715.83 and 15,028.53 is: 22,547.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,805.69 : 35,715.83 = 15,028.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,805.69/35,715.83 = 15,028.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,805.69x = 35,715.83 × 15,028.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,805.69x = 536,756,347.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,756,347.49/23,805.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,547.40

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