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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,696.03, 23,513.97 and 15,168.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,696.03, 23,513.97 and 15,168.41 is: 22,723.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,696.03 : 23,513.97 = 15,168.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,696.03/23,513.97 = 15,168.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,696.03x = 23,513.97 × 15,168.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,696.03x = 356,669,654.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,669,654.78/15,696.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,723.56

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