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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,322.20, 22,983.30 and 15,176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,322.20, 22,983.30 and 15,176.40 is: 22,764.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,322.20 : 22,983.30 = 15,176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,322.20/22,983.30 = 15,176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,322.20x = 22,983.30 × 15,176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,322.20x = 348,803,754.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,803,754.12/15,322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,764.60

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