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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,948.50, 23,754.28 and 15,115.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,948.50, 23,754.28 and 15,115.82 is: 22,514.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,948.50 : 23,754.28 = 15,115.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,948.50/23,754.28 = 15,115.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,948.50x = 23,754.28 × 15,115.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,948.50x = 359,065,420.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,065,420.71/15,948.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,514.06

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