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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,919.68, 35,867.52 and 15,172.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,919.68, 35,867.52 and 15,172.16 is: 22,750.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,919.68 : 35,867.52 = 15,172.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,919.68/35,867.52 = 15,172.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,919.68x = 35,867.52 × 15,172.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,919.68x = 544,187,752.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,187,752.24/23,919.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,750.63

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