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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,563.70, 23,194.59 and 15,065.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,563.70, 23,194.59 and 15,065.58 is: 22,452.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,563.70 : 23,194.59 = 15,065.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,563.70/23,194.59 = 15,065.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,563.70x = 23,194.59 × 15,065.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,563.70x = 349,439,951.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,439,951.21/15,563.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,452.24

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