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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.02, 23,015.25 and 15,170.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.02, 23,015.25 and 15,170.25 is: 22,872.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.02 : 23,015.25 = 15,170.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.02/23,015.25 = 15,170.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.02x = 23,015.25 × 15,170.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.02x = 349,147,096.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,147,096.31/15,265.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,872.36

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