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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,772.31, 23,529.21 and 15,343.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,772.31, 23,529.21 and 15,343.26 is: 22,889.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,772.31 : 23,529.21 = 15,343.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,772.31/23,529.21 = 15,343.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,772.31x = 23,529.21 × 15,343.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,772.31x = 361,014,786.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,014,786.62/15,772.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,889.15

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