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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.98, 23,948.70 and 15,177.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.98, 23,948.70 and 15,177.72 is: 22,763.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.98 : 23,948.70 = 15,177.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.98/23,948.70 = 15,177.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.98x = 23,948.70 × 15,177.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.98x = 363,486,662.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,486,662.96/15,967.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,763.47

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