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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,974.09, 35,928.29 and 15,215.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,974.09, 35,928.29 and 15,215.15 is: 22,801.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,974.09 : 35,928.29 = 15,215.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,974.09/35,928.29 = 15,215.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,974.09x = 35,928.29 × 15,215.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,974.09x = 546,654,449.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,654,449.45/23,974.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,801.89

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