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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,515.80, 23,273.70 and 15,151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,515.80, 23,273.70 and 15,151.30 is: 22,726.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,515.80 : 23,273.70 = 15,151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,515.80/23,273.70 = 15,151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,515.80x = 23,273.70 × 15,151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,515.80x = 352,626,810.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,626,810.81/15,515.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,726.95

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