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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,909.90, 35,827.35 and 15,126.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,909.90, 35,827.35 and 15,126.26 is: 22,665.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,909.90 : 35,827.35 = 15,126.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,909.90/35,827.35 = 15,126.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,909.90x = 35,827.35 × 15,126.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,909.90x = 541,933,632.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,933,632.07/23,909.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,665.66

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