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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,401.48, 23,098.57 and 15,060.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,401.48, 23,098.57 and 15,060.67 is: 22,587.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,401.48 : 23,098.57 = 15,060.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,401.48/23,098.57 = 15,060.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,401.48x = 23,098.57 × 15,060.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,401.48x = 347,879,844.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,879,844.84/15,401.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,587.44

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