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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,998.86, 35,965.44 and 15,239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,998.86, 35,965.44 and 15,239.88 is: 22,838.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,998.86 : 35,965.44 = 15,239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,998.86/35,965.44 = 15,239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,998.86x = 35,965.44 × 15,239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,998.86x = 548,108,989.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,108,989.75/23,998.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,838.96

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