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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,947.73, 23,884.52 and 15,394.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,947.73, 23,884.52 and 15,394.05 is: 23,055.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,947.73 : 23,884.52 = 15,394.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,947.73/23,884.52 = 15,394.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,947.73x = 23,884.52 × 15,394.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,947.73x = 367,679,418.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,679,418.14/15,947.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,055.28

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