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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,857.68, 35,801.04 and 15,080.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,857.68, 35,801.04 and 15,080.48 is: 22,629.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,857.68 : 35,801.04 = 15,080.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,857.68/35,801.04 = 15,080.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,857.68x = 35,801.04 × 15,080.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,857.68x = 539,896,867.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,896,867.70/23,857.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,629.90

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