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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,992.20, 36,020.70 and 15,265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,992.20, 36,020.70 and 15,265.80 is: 22,919.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,992.20 : 36,020.70 = 15,265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,992.20/36,020.70 = 15,265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,992.20x = 36,020.70 × 15,265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,992.20x = 549,884,802.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,884,802.06/23,992.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,919.32

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