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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,416.06, 22,988.86 and 15,275.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,416.06, 22,988.86 and 15,275.82 is: 22,779.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,416.06 : 22,988.86 = 15,275.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,416.06/22,988.86 = 15,275.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,416.06x = 22,988.86 × 15,275.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,416.06x = 351,173,687.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,173,687.37/15,416.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,779.73

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