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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,999.70, 23,999.55 and 15,076.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,999.70, 23,999.55 and 15,076.30 is: 22,614.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,999.70 : 23,999.55 = 15,076.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,999.70/23,999.55 = 15,076.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,999.70x = 23,999.55 × 15,076.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,999.70x = 361,824,415.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,824,415.67/15,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,614.45

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