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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,965.50, 23,779.61 and 15,132.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,965.50, 23,779.61 and 15,132.82 is: 22,539.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,965.50 : 23,779.61 = 15,132.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,965.50/23,779.61 = 15,132.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,965.50x = 23,779.61 × 15,132.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,965.50x = 359,852,557.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,852,557.80/15,965.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,539.39

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