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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,849.08, 23,798.20 and 15,147.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,849.08, 23,798.20 and 15,147.90 is: 22,745.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,849.08 : 23,798.20 = 15,147.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,849.08/23,798.20 = 15,147.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,849.08x = 23,798.20 × 15,147.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,849.08x = 360,492,753.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,492,753.78/15,849.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,745.34

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