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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,422.38, 23,101.17 and 15,247.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,422.38, 23,101.17 and 15,247.42 is: 22,839.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,422.38 : 23,101.17 = 15,247.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,422.38/23,101.17 = 15,247.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,422.38x = 23,101.17 × 15,247.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,422.38x = 352,233,126.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,233,126.55/15,422.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,839.09

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