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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,737.70, 23,606.55 and 15,132.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,737.70, 23,606.55 and 15,132.90 is: 22,699.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,737.70 : 23,606.55 = 15,132.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,737.70/23,606.55 = 15,132.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,737.70x = 23,606.55 × 15,132.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,737.70x = 357,235,560.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,235,560.50/15,737.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,699.35

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