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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,862.40, 35,793.60 and 15,107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,862.40, 35,793.60 and 15,107.20 is: 22,660.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,862.40 : 35,793.60 = 15,107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,862.40/35,793.60 = 15,107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,862.40x = 35,793.60 × 15,107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,862.40x = 540,741,073.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,741,073.92/23,862.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,660.80

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