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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,859.68, 35,804.04 and 15,082.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,859.68, 35,804.04 and 15,082.48 is: 22,632.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,859.68 : 35,804.04 = 15,082.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,859.68/35,804.04 = 15,082.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,859.68x = 35,804.04 × 15,082.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,859.68x = 540,013,717.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,013,717.22/23,859.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,632.90

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