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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,909.20, 23,863.80 and 15,304.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,909.20, 23,863.80 and 15,304.40 is: 22,956.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,909.20 : 23,863.80 = 15,304.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,909.20/23,863.80 = 15,304.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,909.20x = 23,863.80 × 15,304.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,909.20x = 365,221,140.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,221,140.72/15,909.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,956.60

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