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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,465.18, 23,011.76 and 15,413.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,465.18, 23,011.76 and 15,413.34 is: 22,934.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,465.18 : 23,011.76 = 15,413.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,465.18/23,011.76 = 15,413.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,465.18x = 23,011.76 × 15,413.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,465.18x = 354,688,003.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,688,003.81/15,465.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,934.62

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