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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,785.69, 23,635.35 and 15,367.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,785.69, 23,635.35 and 15,367.41 is: 23,009.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,785.69 : 23,635.35 = 15,367.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,785.69/23,635.35 = 15,367.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,785.69x = 23,635.35 × 15,367.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,785.69x = 363,214,113.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,214,113.94/15,785.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,009.08

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