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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,907.64, 35,823.98 and 15,124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,907.64, 35,823.98 and 15,124 is: 22,662.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,907.64 : 35,823.98 = 15,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,907.64/35,823.98 = 15,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,907.64x = 35,823.98 × 15,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,907.64x = 541,801,873.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,801,873.52/23,907.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,662.29

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