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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,435.48, 23,017.65 and 15,295.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,435.48, 23,017.65 and 15,295.14 is: 22,808.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,435.48 : 23,017.65 = 15,295.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,435.48/23,017.65 = 15,295.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,435.48x = 23,017.65 × 15,295.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,435.48x = 352,058,179.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,058,179.22/15,435.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,808.37

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