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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,415.48, 23,207.22 and 10,515.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,415.48, 23,207.22 and 10,515.98 is: 15,831.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,415.48 : 23,207.22 = 10,515.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,415.48/23,207.22 = 10,515.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,415.48x = 23,207.22 × 10,515.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,415.48x = 244,046,661.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,046,661.38/15,415.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,831.27

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