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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,759.40, 23,639.10 and 15,327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,759.40, 23,639.10 and 15,327.40 is: 22,991.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,759.40 : 23,639.10 = 15,327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,759.40/23,639.10 = 15,327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,759.40x = 23,639.10 × 15,327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,759.40x = 362,325,941.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,325,941.34/15,759.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,991.10

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