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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,955.24, 23,812.25 and 15,540.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,955.24, 23,812.25 and 15,540.52 is: 23,193.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,955.24 : 23,812.25 = 15,540.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,955.24/23,812.25 = 15,540.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,955.24x = 23,812.25 × 15,540.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,955.24x = 370,054,747.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,054,747.37/15,955.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,193.30

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