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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.88, 23,093.87 and 15,420.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.88, 23,093.87 and 15,420.62 is: 22,956.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.88 : 23,093.87 = 15,420.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.88/23,093.87 = 15,420.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.88x = 23,093.87 × 15,420.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.88x = 356,121,793.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,121,793.60/15,512.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,956.52

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