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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,772.60, 23,658.90 and 15,043.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,772.60, 23,658.90 and 15,043.60 is: 22,565.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,772.60 : 23,658.90 = 15,043.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,772.60/23,658.90 = 15,043.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,772.60x = 23,658.90 × 15,043.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,772.60x = 355,915,028.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,915,028.04/15,772.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,565.40

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