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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,920.28, 23,877.32 and 15,130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,920.28, 23,877.32 and 15,130.01 is: 22,692.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,920.28 : 23,877.32 = 15,130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,920.28/23,877.32 = 15,130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,920.28x = 23,877.32 × 15,130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,920.28x = 361,264,074.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,264,074.42/15,920.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,692.07

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