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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,513.63, 23,094.99 and 15,421.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,513.63, 23,094.99 and 15,421.37 is: 22,957.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,513.63 : 23,094.99 = 15,421.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,513.63/23,094.99 = 15,421.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,513.63x = 23,094.99 × 15,421.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,513.63x = 356,156,385.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,156,385.94/15,513.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,957.64

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