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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,552.60, 23,328.90 and 15,322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,552.60, 23,328.90 and 15,322.20 is: 22,983.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552.60 : 23,328.90 = 15,322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552.60/23,328.90 = 15,322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552.60x = 23,328.90 × 15,322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552.60x = 357,450,071.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,450,071.58/15,552.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,983.30

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