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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,256.36, 22,767.41 and 15,168.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,256.36, 22,767.41 and 15,168.76 is: 22,636.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,256.36 : 22,767.41 = 15,168.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,256.36/22,767.41 = 15,168.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,256.36x = 22,767.41 × 15,168.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,256.36x = 345,353,378.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,353,378.11/15,256.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,636.68

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