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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,469.68, 23,018.46 and 15,417.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,469.68, 23,018.46 and 15,417.84 is: 22,941.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,469.68 : 23,018.46 = 15,417.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,469.68/23,018.46 = 15,417.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,469.68x = 23,018.46 × 15,417.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,469.68x = 354,894,933.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,894,933.33/15,469.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,941.32

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