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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,541.10, 23,284.20 and 15,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,541.10, 23,284.20 and 15,027.20 is: 22,514.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,541.10 : 23,284.20 = 15,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,541.10/23,284.20 = 15,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,541.10x = 23,284.20 × 15,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,541.10x = 349,896,330.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,896,330.24/15,541.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,514.26

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