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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,706.98, 23,592.87 and 15,182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,706.98, 23,592.87 and 15,182.10 is: 22,804.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,706.98 : 23,592.87 = 15,182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,706.98/23,592.87 = 15,182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,706.98x = 23,592.87 × 15,182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,706.98x = 358,189,311.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,189,311.63/15,706.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,804.47

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