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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,397.99, 23,116.11 and 15,326.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,397.99, 23,116.11 and 15,326.92 is: 23,009.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,397.99 : 23,116.11 = 15,326.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,397.99/23,116.11 = 15,326.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,397.99x = 23,116.11 × 15,326.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,397.99x = 354,298,768.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,298,768.68/15,397.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,009.42

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