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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.31, 23,019.43 and 15,057.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.31, 23,019.43 and 15,057.14 is: 22,705.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.31 : 23,019.43 = 15,057.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.31/23,019.43 = 15,057.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.31x = 23,019.43 × 15,057.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.31x = 346,606,704.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,606,704.94/15,265.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,705.51

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