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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,861.40, 35,792.10 and 15,106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,861.40, 35,792.10 and 15,106.20 is: 22,659.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,861.40 : 35,792.10 = 15,106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,861.40/35,792.10 = 15,106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,861.40x = 35,792.10 × 15,106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,861.40x = 540,682,621.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,682,621.02/23,861.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,659.30

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