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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,854.88, 35,756.58 and 15,092.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,854.88, 35,756.58 and 15,092.30 is: 22,622.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,854.88 : 35,756.58 = 15,092.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,854.88/35,756.58 = 15,092.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,854.88x = 35,756.58 × 15,092.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,854.88x = 539,649,032.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,649,032.33/23,854.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,622.17

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