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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,759.12, 23,617.08 and 15,286.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,759.12, 23,617.08 and 15,286.08 is: 22,908.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,759.12 : 23,617.08 = 15,286.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,759.12/23,617.08 = 15,286.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,759.12x = 23,617.08 × 15,286.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,759.12x = 361,012,574.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,012,574.25/15,759.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,908.17

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