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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,948.91, 23,967.10 and 15,043.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,948.91, 23,967.10 and 15,043.12 is: 22,605.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,948.91 : 23,967.10 = 15,043.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,948.91/23,967.10 = 15,043.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,948.91x = 23,967.10 × 15,043.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,948.91x = 360,539,961.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,539,961.35/15,948.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,605.93

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