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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,845.08, 23,792.22 and 15,143.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,845.08, 23,792.22 and 15,143.80 is: 22,739.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,845.08 : 23,792.22 = 15,143.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,845.08/23,792.22 = 15,143.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,845.08x = 23,792.22 × 15,143.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,845.08x = 360,304,621.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,304,621.24/15,845.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,739.21

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