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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.80, 22,898.70 and 15,168.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.80, 22,898.70 and 15,168.60 is: 22,752.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.80 : 22,898.70 = 15,168.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.80/22,898.70 = 15,168.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.80x = 22,898.70 × 15,168.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.80x = 347,341,220.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,341,220.82/15,265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,752.90

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