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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,326.44, 22,855.54 and 15,186.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,326.44, 22,855.54 and 15,186.31 is: 22,646.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,326.44 : 22,855.54 = 15,186.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,326.44/22,855.54 = 15,186.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,326.44x = 22,855.54 × 15,186.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,326.44x = 347,091,192.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,091,192.08/15,326.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,646.57

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