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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,783.60, 23,675.40 and 15,054.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,783.60, 23,675.40 and 15,054.60 is: 22,581.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,783.60 : 23,675.40 = 15,054.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,783.60/23,675.40 = 15,054.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,783.60x = 23,675.40 × 15,054.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,783.60x = 356,423,676.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,423,676.84/15,783.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,581.90

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