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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,740.48, 23,610.72 and 15,057.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,740.48, 23,610.72 and 15,057.15 is: 22,585.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,740.48 : 23,610.72 = 15,057.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,740.48/23,610.72 = 15,057.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,740.48x = 23,610.72 × 15,057.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,740.48x = 355,510,152.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,510,152.65/15,740.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,585.73

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