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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,922.50, 23,715.56 and 15,089.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,922.50, 23,715.56 and 15,089.82 is: 22,475.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,922.50 : 23,715.56 = 15,089.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,922.50/23,715.56 = 15,089.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,922.50x = 23,715.56 × 15,089.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,922.50x = 357,863,456.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,863,456.15/15,922.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,475.33

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