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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,886.20, 23,829.30 and 15,281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,886.20, 23,829.30 and 15,281.40 is: 22,922.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,886.20 : 23,829.30 = 15,281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,886.20/23,829.30 = 15,281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,886.20x = 23,829.30 × 15,281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,886.20x = 364,145,065.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,145,065.02/15,886.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,922.10

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