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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,433.59, 23,014.86 and 15,293.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,433.59, 23,014.86 and 15,293.25 is: 22,805.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,433.59 : 23,014.86 = 15,293.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,433.59/23,014.86 = 15,293.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,433.59x = 23,014.86 × 15,293.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,433.59x = 351,971,931.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,971,931.23/15,433.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,805.58

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