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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,937.16, 23,949.47 and 15,031.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,937.16, 23,949.47 and 15,031.37 is: 22,588.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,937.16 : 23,949.47 = 15,031.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,937.16/23,949.47 = 15,031.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,937.16x = 23,949.47 × 15,031.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,937.16x = 359,993,442.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,993,442.33/15,937.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,588.31

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