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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,928.81, 23,890.01 and 15,138.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,928.81, 23,890.01 and 15,138.45 is: 22,704.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,928.81 : 23,890.01 = 15,138.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,928.81/23,890.01 = 15,138.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,928.81x = 23,890.01 × 15,138.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,928.81x = 361,657,646.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,657,646.19/15,928.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,704.63

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