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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,998.51, 23,879.27 and 15,013.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,998.51, 23,879.27 and 15,013.55 is: 22,409.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,998.51 : 23,879.27 = 15,013.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,998.51/23,879.27 = 15,013.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,998.51x = 23,879.27 × 15,013.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,998.51x = 358,512,711.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,512,711.34/15,998.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,409.13

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