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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,921.17, 35,848.95 and 15,140.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,921.17, 35,848.95 and 15,140.41 is: 22,689.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,921.17 : 35,848.95 = 15,140.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,921.17/35,848.95 = 15,140.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,921.17x = 35,848.95 × 15,140.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,921.17x = 542,767,801.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,767,801.07/23,921.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,689.85

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