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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,890.40, 23,835.60 and 15,775.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,890.40, 23,835.60 and 15,775.20 is: 23,662.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,890.40 : 23,835.60 = 15,775.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,890.40/23,835.60 = 15,775.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,890.40x = 23,835.60 × 15,775.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,890.40x = 376,011,357.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,011,357.12/15,890.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,662.80

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