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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,423.38, 23,102.66 and 15,248.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,423.38, 23,102.66 and 15,248.42 is: 22,840.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,423.38 : 23,102.66 = 15,248.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,423.38/23,102.66 = 15,248.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,423.38x = 23,102.66 × 15,248.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,423.38x = 352,279,062.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,279,062.80/15,423.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,840.59

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