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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,907.40, 35,861.10 and 15,152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,907.40, 35,861.10 and 15,152.20 is: 22,728.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,907.40 : 35,861.10 = 15,152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,907.40/35,861.10 = 15,152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,907.40x = 35,861.10 × 15,152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,907.40x = 543,374,559.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,374,559.42/23,907.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,728.30

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