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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,938.17, 23,910.99 and 15,673.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,938.17, 23,910.99 and 15,673.71 is: 23,514.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,938.17 : 23,910.99 = 15,673.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,938.17/23,910.99 = 15,673.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,938.17x = 23,910.99 × 15,673.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,938.17x = 374,773,923.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,773,923.07/15,938.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,514.24

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