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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,906.16, 35,807.40 and 15,119.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,906.16, 35,807.40 and 15,119.28 is: 22,646.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,906.16 : 35,807.40 = 15,119.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,906.16/35,807.40 = 15,119.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,906.16x = 35,807.40 × 15,119.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,906.16x = 541,382,106.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,382,106.67/23,906.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,646.13

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