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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,495.08, 23,261.88 and 15,424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,495.08, 23,261.88 and 15,424.04 is: 23,155.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,495.08 : 23,261.88 = 15,424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,495.08/23,261.88 = 15,424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,495.08x = 23,261.88 × 15,424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,495.08x = 358,792,167.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,792,167.60/15,495.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,155.23

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