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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,863.58, 23,818.68 and 15,583.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,863.58, 23,818.68 and 15,583.62 is: 23,398.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,863.58 : 23,818.68 = 15,583.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,863.58/23,818.68 = 15,583.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,863.58x = 23,818.68 × 15,583.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,863.58x = 371,181,258.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,181,258.02/15,863.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,398.33

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