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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,264.52, 23,014.50 and 15,169.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,264.52, 23,014.50 and 15,169.75 is: 22,871.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,264.52 : 23,014.50 = 15,169.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,264.52/23,014.50 = 15,169.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,264.52x = 23,014.50 × 15,169.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,264.52x = 349,124,096.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,124,096.95/15,264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,871.61

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