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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,266.58, 23,017.56 and 15,171.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,266.58, 23,017.56 and 15,171.81 is: 22,874.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,266.58 : 23,017.56 = 15,171.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,266.58/23,017.56 = 15,171.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,266.58x = 23,017.56 × 15,171.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,266.58x = 349,218,046.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,218,046.98/15,266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,874.67

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