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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,922.52, 23,723.74 and 15,028.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,922.52, 23,723.74 and 15,028.28 is: 22,391.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,922.52 : 23,723.74 = 15,028.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,922.52/23,723.74 = 15,028.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,922.52x = 23,723.74 × 15,028.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,922.52x = 356,527,007.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,527,007.37/15,922.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,391.37

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