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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,935.70, 23,903.55 and 15,330.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,935.70, 23,903.55 and 15,330.90 is: 22,996.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,935.70 : 23,903.55 = 15,330.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,935.70/23,903.55 = 15,330.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,935.70x = 23,903.55 × 15,330.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,935.70x = 366,462,934.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,462,934.70/15,935.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,996.35

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