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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.22, 23,162.97 and 15,091.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.22, 23,162.97 and 15,091.83 is: 22,535.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.22 : 23,162.97 = 15,091.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.22/23,162.97 = 15,091.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.22x = 23,162.97 × 15,091.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.22x = 349,571,605.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,571,605.54/15,512.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,535.24

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