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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,965.83, 35,915.94 and 15,206.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,965.83, 35,915.94 and 15,206.91 is: 22,789.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,965.83 : 35,915.94 = 15,206.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,965.83/35,915.94 = 15,206.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,965.83x = 35,915.94 × 15,206.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,965.83x = 546,170,467.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,170,467.15/23,965.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,789.55

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