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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934.14, 23,949.81 and 15,559.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934.14, 23,949.81 and 15,559.92 is: 23,387.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934.14 : 23,949.81 = 15,559.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934.14/23,949.81 = 15,559.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934.14x = 23,949.81 × 15,559.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934.14x = 372,657,127.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,657,127.62/15,934.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,387.34

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