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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,982.62, 35,941.02 and 15,223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,982.62, 35,941.02 and 15,223.68 is: 22,814.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,982.62 : 35,941.02 = 15,223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,982.62/35,941.02 = 15,223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,982.62x = 35,941.02 × 15,223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,982.62x = 547,154,587.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,154,587.35/23,982.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,814.63

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