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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,998.45, 36,005.77 and 15,120.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,998.45, 36,005.77 and 15,120.44 is: 22,685.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,998.45 : 36,005.77 = 15,120.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,998.45/36,005.77 = 15,120.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,998.45x = 36,005.77 × 15,120.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,998.45x = 544,423,084.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,423,084.94/23,998.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,685.77

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