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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,971.84, 35,924.92 and 15,212.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,971.84, 35,924.92 and 15,212.90 is: 22,798.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,971.84 : 35,924.92 = 15,212.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,971.84/35,924.92 = 15,212.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,971.84x = 35,924.92 × 15,212.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,971.84x = 546,522,267.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,522,267.25/23,971.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,798.51

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