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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,947.91, 23,965.60 and 15,042.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,947.91, 23,965.60 and 15,042.12 is: 22,604.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,947.91 : 23,965.60 = 15,042.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,947.91/23,965.60 = 15,042.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,947.91x = 23,965.60 × 15,042.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,947.91x = 360,493,453.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,493,453.38/15,947.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,604.44

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