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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,326.56, 22,855.72 and 15,186.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,326.56, 22,855.72 and 15,186.43 is: 22,646.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,326.56 : 22,855.72 = 15,186.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,326.56/22,855.72 = 15,186.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,326.56x = 22,855.72 × 15,186.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,326.56x = 347,096,791.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,096,791.88/15,326.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,646.75

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