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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,514.79, 23,096.70 and 15,422.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,514.79, 23,096.70 and 15,422.53 is: 22,959.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,514.79 : 23,096.70 = 15,422.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,514.79/23,096.70 = 15,422.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,514.79x = 23,096.70 × 15,422.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,514.79x = 356,209,490.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,209,490.91/15,514.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,959.35

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