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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,325.31, 22,853.86 and 15,185.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,325.31, 22,853.86 and 15,185.18 is: 22,644.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,325.31 : 22,853.86 = 15,185.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,325.31/22,853.86 = 15,185.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,325.31x = 22,853.86 × 15,185.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,325.31x = 347,039,932.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,039,932.69/15,325.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,644.88

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