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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,961.40, 35,909.22 and 15,180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,961.40, 35,909.22 and 15,180.52 is: 22,749.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,961.40 : 35,909.22 = 15,180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,961.40/35,909.22 = 15,180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,961.40x = 35,909.22 × 15,180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,961.40x = 545,120,632.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,120,632.39/23,961.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,749.95

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