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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,741.20, 23,611.80 and 15,136.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,741.20, 23,611.80 and 15,136.40 is: 22,704.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,741.20 : 23,611.80 = 15,136.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,741.20/23,611.80 = 15,136.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,741.20x = 23,611.80 × 15,136.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,741.20x = 357,397,649.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,397,649.52/15,741.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,704.60

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