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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,637.84, 23,473.24 and 15,285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,637.84, 23,473.24 and 15,285.24 is: 22,943.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,637.84 : 23,473.24 = 15,285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,637.84/23,473.24 = 15,285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,637.84x = 23,473.24 × 15,285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,637.84x = 358,794,106.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,794,106.98/15,637.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,943.97

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