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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,514.67, 23,096.52 and 15,422.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,514.67, 23,096.52 and 15,422.41 is: 22,959.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,514.67 : 23,096.52 = 15,422.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,514.67/23,096.52 = 15,422.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,514.67x = 23,096.52 × 15,422.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,514.67x = 356,203,808.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,203,808.42/15,514.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,959.16

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