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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,909.39, 35,879.06 and 15,024.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,909.39, 35,879.06 and 15,024.35 is: 22,545.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,909.39 : 35,879.06 = 15,024.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,909.39/35,879.06 = 15,024.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,909.39x = 35,879.06 × 15,024.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,909.39x = 539,059,555.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,059,555.11/23,909.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,545.94

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