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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,945.03, 23,961.29 and 15,039.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,945.03, 23,961.29 and 15,039.25 is: 22,600.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,945.03 : 23,961.29 = 15,039.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,945.03/23,961.29 = 15,039.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,945.03x = 23,961.29 × 15,039.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,945.03x = 360,359,695.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,359,695.53/15,945.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,600.13

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