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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,566.73, 23,239.25 and 15,019.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,566.73, 23,239.25 and 15,019.98 is: 22,423.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,566.73 : 23,239.25 = 15,019.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,566.73/23,239.25 = 15,019.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,566.73x = 23,239.25 × 15,019.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,566.73x = 349,052,995.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,052,995.12/15,566.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,423.01

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