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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,920.17, 35,847.45 and 15,139.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,920.17, 35,847.45 and 15,139.41 is: 22,688.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,920.17 : 35,847.45 = 15,139.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,920.17/35,847.45 = 15,139.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,920.17x = 35,847.45 × 15,139.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,920.17x = 542,709,243.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,709,243.00/23,920.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,688.35

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