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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,925.50, 23,720.04 and 15,092.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,925.50, 23,720.04 and 15,092.82 is: 22,479.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,925.50 : 23,720.04 = 15,092.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,925.50/23,720.04 = 15,092.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,925.50x = 23,720.04 × 15,092.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,925.50x = 358,002,294.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,002,294.11/15,925.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,479.82

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