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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,354.19, 22,998.88 and 15,179.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,354.19, 22,998.88 and 15,179.23 is: 22,736.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,354.19 : 22,998.88 = 15,179.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,354.19/22,998.88 = 15,179.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,354.19x = 22,998.88 × 15,179.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,354.19x = 349,105,289.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,105,289.26/15,354.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,736.81

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