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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,518.43, 23,102.10 and 15,426.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,518.43, 23,102.10 and 15,426.16 is: 22,964.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,518.43 : 23,102.10 = 15,426.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,518.43/23,102.10 = 15,426.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,518.43x = 23,102.10 × 15,426.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,518.43x = 356,376,690.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,376,690.94/15,518.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,964.74

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