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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,906.65, 35,827.17 and 15,125.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,906.65, 35,827.17 and 15,125.84 is: 22,668.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,906.65 : 35,827.17 = 15,125.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,906.65/35,827.17 = 15,125.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,906.65x = 35,827.17 × 15,125.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,906.65x = 541,916,055.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,916,055.01/23,906.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,668.01

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