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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,933.80, 23,897.50 and 15,143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,933.80, 23,897.50 and 15,143.44 is: 22,712.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,933.80 : 23,897.50 = 15,143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,933.80/23,897.50 = 15,143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,933.80x = 23,897.50 × 15,143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,933.80x = 361,890,357.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,890,357.40/15,933.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,712.12

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