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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,552.90, 23,329.35 and 15,455.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,552.90, 23,329.35 and 15,455.70 is: 23,183.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552.90 : 23,329.35 = 15,455.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552.90/23,329.35 = 15,455.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552.90x = 23,329.35 × 15,455.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552.90x = 360,571,434.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,571,434.80/15,552.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,183.55

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