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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,670.89, 23,646.08 and 15,063.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,670.89, 23,646.08 and 15,063.39 is: 22,729.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,670.89 : 23,646.08 = 15,063.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,670.89/23,646.08 = 15,063.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,670.89x = 23,646.08 × 15,063.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,670.89x = 356,190,049.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,190,049.69/15,670.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,729.41

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