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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,908.64, 35,825.48 and 15,125

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,908.64, 35,825.48 and 15,125 is: 22,663.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,908.64 : 35,825.48 = 15,125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,908.64/35,825.48 = 15,125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,908.64x = 35,825.48 × 15,125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,908.64x = 541,860,385
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,860,385/23,908.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,663.79

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