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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,367.59, 23,069.79 and 10,422.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,367.59, 23,069.79 and 10,422.23 is: 15,645.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,367.59 : 23,069.79 = 10,422.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,367.59/23,069.79 = 10,422.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,367.59x = 23,069.79 × 10,422.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,367.59x = 240,438,542.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,438,542.08/15,367.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,645.82

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