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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,908.16, 35,810.40 and 15,121.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,908.16, 35,810.40 and 15,121.28 is: 22,649.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,908.16 : 35,810.40 = 15,121.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,908.16/35,810.40 = 15,121.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,908.16x = 35,810.40 × 15,121.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,908.16x = 541,499,085.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,499,085.31/23,908.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,649.13

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