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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,918.02, 23,873.94 and 15,127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,918.02, 23,873.94 and 15,127.76 is: 22,688.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,918.02 : 23,873.94 = 15,127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,918.02/23,873.94 = 15,127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,918.02x = 23,873.94 × 15,127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,918.02x = 361,159,294.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,159,294.26/15,918.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,688.71

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