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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,569.41, 23,354.20 and 12,822.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,569.41, 23,354.20 and 12,822.25 is: 19,233.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,569.41 : 23,354.20 = 12,822.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,569.41/23,354.20 = 12,822.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,569.41x = 23,354.20 × 12,822.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,569.41x = 299,453,242.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,453,242.12/15,569.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,233.44

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