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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,871.36, 35,788.32 and 15,087.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,871.36, 35,788.32 and 15,087.84 is: 22,619.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,871.36 : 35,788.32 = 15,087.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,871.36/35,788.32 = 15,087.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,871.36x = 35,788.32 × 15,087.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,871.36x = 539,968,446.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,968,446.03/23,871.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,619.93

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