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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,568.24, 23,241.49 and 15,021.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,568.24, 23,241.49 and 15,021.48 is: 22,425.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,568.24 : 23,241.49 = 15,021.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,568.24/23,241.49 = 15,021.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,568.24x = 23,241.49 × 15,021.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,568.24x = 349,121,577.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,121,577.21/15,568.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,425.24

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