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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,914.08, 35,838.30 and 15,133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,914.08, 35,838.30 and 15,133.28 is: 22,679.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,914.08 : 35,838.30 = 15,133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,914.08/35,838.30 = 15,133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,914.08x = 35,838.30 × 15,133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,914.08x = 542,350,849.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,350,849.43/23,914.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,679.14

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