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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,928.74, 23,773.77 and 15,665.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,928.74, 23,773.77 and 15,665.96 is: 23,381.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,928.74 : 23,773.77 = 15,665.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,928.74/23,773.77 = 15,665.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,928.74x = 23,773.77 × 15,665.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,928.74x = 372,438,989.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,438,989.30/15,928.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,381.57

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