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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,856.40, 35,784.60 and 15,101.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,856.40, 35,784.60 and 15,101.20 is: 22,651.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,856.40 : 35,784.60 = 15,101.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,856.40/35,784.60 = 15,101.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,856.40x = 35,784.60 × 15,101.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,856.40x = 540,390,401.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,390,401.52/23,856.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,651.80

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