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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,920.93, 23,878.33 and 15,130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,920.93, 23,878.33 and 15,130.68 is: 22,693.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,920.93 : 23,878.33 = 15,130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,920.93/23,878.33 = 15,130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,920.93x = 23,878.33 × 15,130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,920.93x = 361,295,242.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,295,242.79/15,920.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,693.10

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