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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,969.24, 23,793.39 and 15,075

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,969.24, 23,793.39 and 15,075 is: 22,461.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,969.24 : 23,793.39 = 15,075 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,969.24/23,793.39 = 15,075/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,969.24x = 23,793.39 × 15,075
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,969.24x = 358,685,354.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,685,354.25/15,969.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,461.02

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