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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,548.70, 23,323.05 and 15,419.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,548.70, 23,323.05 and 15,419.10 is: 23,128.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,548.70 : 23,323.05 = 15,419.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,548.70/23,323.05 = 15,419.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,548.70x = 23,323.05 × 15,419.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,548.70x = 359,620,440.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,620,440.26/15,548.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,128.65

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