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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,960.80, 35,908.38 and 15,180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,960.80, 35,908.38 and 15,180.12 is: 22,749.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,960.80 : 35,908.38 = 15,180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,960.80/35,908.38 = 15,180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,960.80x = 35,908.38 × 15,180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,960.80x = 545,093,517.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,093,517.41/23,960.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,749.39

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