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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,773.70, 23,660.55 and 15,005.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,773.70, 23,660.55 and 15,005.70 is: 22,508.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,773.70 : 23,660.55 = 15,005.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,773.70/23,660.55 = 15,005.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,773.70x = 23,660.55 × 15,005.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,773.70x = 355,043,115.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,043,115.14/15,773.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,508.55

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