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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,982.20, 24,002.10 and 15,463.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,982.20, 24,002.10 and 15,463.80 is: 23,223.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,982.20 : 24,002.10 = 15,463.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,982.20/24,002.10 = 15,463.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,982.20x = 24,002.10 × 15,463.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,982.20x = 371,163,673.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,163,673.98/15,982.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,223.57

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