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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,697.76, 23,516.56 and 15,170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,697.76, 23,516.56 and 15,170.14 is: 22,726.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,697.76 : 23,516.56 = 15,170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,697.76/23,516.56 = 15,170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,697.76x = 23,516.56 × 15,170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,697.76x = 356,749,507.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,749,507.52/15,697.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,726.14

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