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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.81, 23,020.18 and 15,057.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.81, 23,020.18 and 15,057.64 is: 22,706.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.81 : 23,020.18 = 15,057.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.81/23,020.18 = 15,057.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.81x = 23,020.18 × 15,057.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.81x = 346,629,583.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,629,583.18/15,265.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,706.27

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