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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,904.51, 35,819.31 and 15,120.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,904.51, 35,819.31 and 15,120.87 is: 22,657.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,904.51 : 35,819.31 = 15,120.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,904.51/35,819.31 = 15,120.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,904.51x = 35,819.31 × 15,120.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,904.51x = 541,619,143.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,619,143.94/23,904.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,657.61

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