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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,860.62, 35,816.85 and 15,073.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,860.62, 35,816.85 and 15,073.74 is: 22,626.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,860.62 : 35,816.85 = 15,073.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,860.62/35,816.85 = 15,073.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,860.62x = 35,816.85 × 15,073.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,860.62x = 539,893,884.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,893,884.52/23,860.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,626.98

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