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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,268.08, 23,019.83 and 15,173.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,268.08, 23,019.83 and 15,173.31 is: 22,876.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,268.08 : 23,019.83 = 15,173.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,268.08/23,019.83 = 15,173.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,268.08x = 23,019.83 × 15,173.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,268.08x = 349,286,940.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,286,940.87/15,268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,876.94

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