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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,960.40, 35,907.72 and 15,179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,960.40, 35,907.72 and 15,179.52 is: 22,748.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,960.40 : 35,907.72 = 15,179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,960.40/35,907.72 = 15,179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,960.40x = 35,907.72 × 15,179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,960.40x = 545,061,953.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,061,953.89/23,960.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,748.45

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