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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,266.81, 23,021.69 and 15,058.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,266.81, 23,021.69 and 15,058.64 is: 22,707.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,266.81 : 23,021.69 = 15,058.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,266.81/23,021.69 = 15,058.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,266.81x = 23,021.69 × 15,058.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,266.81x = 346,675,341.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,675,341.90/15,266.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,707.78

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