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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,860.68, 35,805.54 and 15,083.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,860.68, 35,805.54 and 15,083.48 is: 22,634.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,860.68 : 35,805.54 = 15,083.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,860.68/35,805.54 = 15,083.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,860.68x = 35,805.54 × 15,083.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,860.68x = 540,072,146.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,072,146.48/23,860.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,634.40

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