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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,547.20, 23,320.80 and 15,401.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,547.20, 23,320.80 and 15,401.40 is: 23,102.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,547.20 : 23,320.80 = 15,401.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,547.20/23,320.80 = 15,401.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,547.20x = 23,320.80 × 15,401.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,547.20x = 359,172,969.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,172,969.12/15,547.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,102.10

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