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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,808.60, 23,712.90 and 15,079.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,808.60, 23,712.90 and 15,079.60 is: 22,619.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,808.60 : 23,712.90 = 15,079.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,808.60/23,712.90 = 15,079.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,808.60x = 23,712.90 × 15,079.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,808.60x = 357,581,046.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,581,046.84/15,808.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,619.40

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