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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,974.76, 23,962.17 and 15,951.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,974.76, 23,962.17 and 15,951.70 is: 23,927.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,974.76 : 23,962.17 = 15,951.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,974.76/23,962.17 = 15,951.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,974.76x = 23,962.17 × 15,951.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,974.76x = 382,237,227.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,237,227.38/15,974.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,927.57

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