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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,433.34, 23,014.48 and 15,293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,433.34, 23,014.48 and 15,293 is: 22,805.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,433.34 : 23,014.48 = 15,293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,433.34/23,014.48 = 15,293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,433.34x = 23,014.48 × 15,293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,433.34x = 351,960,442.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,960,442.64/15,433.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,805.20

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