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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,906.14, 35,821.73 and 15,122.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,906.14, 35,821.73 and 15,122.50 is: 22,660.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,906.14 : 35,821.73 = 15,122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,906.14/35,821.73 = 15,122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,906.14x = 35,821.73 × 15,122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,906.14x = 541,714,060.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,714,060.18/23,906.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,660.04

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