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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,673.20, 23,649.42 and 15,065.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,673.20, 23,649.42 and 15,065.64 is: 22,732.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,673.20 : 23,649.42 = 15,065.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,673.20/23,649.42 = 15,065.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,673.20x = 23,649.42 × 15,065.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,673.20x = 356,293,647.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,293,647.93/15,673.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,732.67

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