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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,904.96, 35,852.64 and 15,016.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,904.96, 35,852.64 and 15,016.32 is: 22,521.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,904.96 : 35,852.64 = 15,016.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,904.96/35,852.64 = 15,016.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,904.96x = 35,852.64 × 15,016.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,904.96x = 538,374,715.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,374,715.08/23,904.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,521.46

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