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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,840.70, 35,761.05 and 15,114.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,840.70, 35,761.05 and 15,114.30 is: 22,671.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,840.70 : 35,761.05 = 15,114.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,840.70/35,761.05 = 15,114.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,840.70x = 35,761.05 × 15,114.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,840.70x = 540,503,238.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,503,238.02/23,840.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,671.45

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