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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,926.56, 23,886.63 and 15,136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,926.56, 23,886.63 and 15,136.20 is: 22,701.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,926.56 : 23,886.63 = 15,136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,926.56/23,886.63 = 15,136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,926.56x = 23,886.63 × 15,136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,926.56x = 361,552,809.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,552,809.01/15,926.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,701.25

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