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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,927.93, 23,888.75 and 15,137.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,927.93, 23,888.75 and 15,137.64 is: 22,703.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,927.93 : 23,888.75 = 15,137.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,927.93/23,888.75 = 15,137.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,927.93x = 23,888.75 × 15,137.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,927.93x = 361,619,297.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,619,297.55/15,927.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,703.47

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