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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,857.36, 35,767.22 and 15,073.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,857.36, 35,767.22 and 15,073.76 is: 22,598.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,857.36 : 35,767.22 = 15,073.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,857.36/35,767.22 = 15,073.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,857.36x = 35,767.22 × 15,073.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,857.36x = 539,146,490.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,146,490.15/23,857.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,598.75

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