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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,826.60, 35,719.83 and 15,042.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,826.60, 35,719.83 and 15,042.15 is: 22,550.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,826.60 : 35,719.83 = 15,042.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,826.60/35,719.83 = 15,042.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,826.60x = 35,719.83 × 15,042.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,826.60x = 537,303,040.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,303,040.83/23,826.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,550.55

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