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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,517.22, 23,170.42 and 15,096.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,517.22, 23,170.42 and 15,096.84 is: 22,542.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,517.22 : 23,170.42 = 15,096.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,517.22/23,170.42 = 15,096.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,517.22x = 23,170.42 × 15,096.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,517.22x = 349,800,123.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,800,123.47/15,517.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,542.71

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