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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,473.88, 23,253.66 and 15,098.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,473.88, 23,253.66 and 15,098.76 is: 22,689.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,473.88 : 23,253.66 = 15,098.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,473.88/23,253.66 = 15,098.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,473.88x = 23,253.66 × 15,098.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,473.88x = 351,101,431.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,101,431.46/15,473.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,689.94

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