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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,974.84, 35,929.42 and 15,215.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,974.84, 35,929.42 and 15,215.90 is: 22,803.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,974.84 : 35,929.42 = 15,215.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,974.84/35,929.42 = 15,215.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,974.84x = 35,929.42 × 15,215.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,974.84x = 546,698,461.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,698,461.78/23,974.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,803.01

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