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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,916.58, 35,842.05 and 15,135.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,916.58, 35,842.05 and 15,135.79 is: 22,682.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,916.58 : 35,842.05 = 15,135.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,916.58/35,842.05 = 15,135.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,916.58x = 35,842.05 × 15,135.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,916.58x = 542,497,741.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,497,741.97/23,916.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,682.91

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