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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,325.56, 22,854.23 and 15,185.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,325.56, 22,854.23 and 15,185.43 is: 22,645.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,325.56 : 22,854.23 = 15,185.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,325.56/22,854.23 = 15,185.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,325.56x = 22,854.23 × 15,185.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,325.56x = 347,051,309.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,051,309.87/15,325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,645.26

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