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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,502.32, 23,279.40 and 15,381.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,502.32, 23,279.40 and 15,381.36 is: 23,097.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,502.32 : 23,279.40 = 15,381.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,502.32/23,279.40 = 15,381.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,502.32x = 23,279.40 × 15,381.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,502.32x = 358,068,831.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,068,831.98/15,502.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,097.76

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