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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,514.92, 23,096.89 and 15,422.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,514.92, 23,096.89 and 15,422.66 is: 22,959.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,514.92 : 23,096.89 = 15,422.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,514.92/23,096.89 = 15,422.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,514.92x = 23,096.89 × 15,422.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,514.92x = 356,215,366.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,215,366.04/15,514.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,959.54

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