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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,950.12, 35,887.74 and 15,615.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,950.12, 35,887.74 and 15,615.40 is: 23,398.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,950.12 : 35,887.74 = 15,615.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,950.12/35,887.74 = 15,615.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,950.12x = 35,887.74 × 15,615.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,950.12x = 560,401,415.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,401,415.20/23,950.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,398.69

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