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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,905.68, 35,919.12 and 15,144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,905.68, 35,919.12 and 15,144.72 is: 22,755.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,905.68 : 35,919.12 = 15,144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,905.68/35,919.12 = 15,144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,905.68x = 35,919.12 × 15,144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,905.68x = 543,985,015.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,985,015.05/23,905.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,755.47

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