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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,855.36, 35,764.22 and 15,071.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,855.36, 35,764.22 and 15,071.76 is: 22,595.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,855.36 : 35,764.22 = 15,071.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,855.36/35,764.22 = 15,071.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,855.36x = 35,764.22 × 15,071.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,855.36x = 539,029,740.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,029,740.43/23,855.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,595.75

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