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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,937.57, 23,916.89 and 15,814.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,937.57, 23,916.89 and 15,814.45 is: 23,732.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,937.57 : 23,916.89 = 15,814.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,937.57/23,916.89 = 15,814.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,937.57x = 23,916.89 × 15,814.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,937.57x = 378,232,322.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,232,322.20/15,937.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,732.12

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