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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,949.91, 23,968.60 and 15,044.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,949.91, 23,968.60 and 15,044.12 is: 22,607.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,949.91 : 23,968.60 = 15,044.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,949.91/23,968.60 = 15,044.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,949.91x = 23,968.60 × 15,044.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,949.91x = 360,586,494.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,586,494.63/15,949.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,607.43

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