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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,963.84, 35,912.95 and 15,204.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,963.84, 35,912.95 and 15,204.90 is: 22,786.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,963.84 : 35,912.95 = 15,204.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,963.84/35,912.95 = 15,204.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,963.84x = 35,912.95 × 15,204.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,963.84x = 546,052,813.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,052,813.46/23,963.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,786.53

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