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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,908.39, 35,877.56 and 15,023.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,908.39, 35,877.56 and 15,023.35 is: 22,544.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,908.39 : 35,877.56 = 15,023.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,908.39/35,877.56 = 15,023.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,908.39x = 35,877.56 × 15,023.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,908.39x = 539,001,052.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,001,052.10/23,908.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,544.43

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