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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,921.80, 23,882.70 and 15,557.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,921.80, 23,882.70 and 15,557.30 is: 23,335.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,921.80 : 23,882.70 = 15,557.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,921.80/23,882.70 = 15,557.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,921.80x = 23,882.70 × 15,557.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,921.80x = 371,550,328.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,550,328.71/15,921.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,335.95

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