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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,915.10, 23,872.65 and 15,526.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,915.10, 23,872.65 and 15,526.30 is: 23,289.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,915.10 : 23,872.65 = 15,526.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,915.10/23,872.65 = 15,526.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,915.10x = 23,872.65 × 15,526.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,915.10x = 370,653,925.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,653,925.70/15,915.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,289.45

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