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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,760.40, 23,640.60 and 15,328.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,760.40, 23,640.60 and 15,328.40 is: 22,992.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,760.40 : 23,640.60 = 15,328.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,760.40/23,640.60 = 15,328.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,760.40x = 23,640.60 × 15,328.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,760.40x = 362,372,573.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,372,573.04/15,760.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,992.60

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