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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,855.88, 35,758.08 and 15,093.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,855.88, 35,758.08 and 15,093.30 is: 22,623.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,855.88 : 35,758.08 = 15,093.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,855.88/35,758.08 = 15,093.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,855.88x = 35,758.08 × 15,093.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,855.88x = 539,707,428.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,707,428.86/23,855.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,623.66

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