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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,565.02, 23,210.45 and 15,424.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,565.02, 23,210.45 and 15,424.62 is: 23,001.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,565.02 : 23,210.45 = 15,424.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,565.02/23,210.45 = 15,424.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,565.02x = 23,210.45 × 15,424.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,565.02x = 358,012,294.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,012,294.16/15,565.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,001.08

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