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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,570.45, 23,204.66 and 15,072.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,570.45, 23,204.66 and 15,072.33 is: 22,462.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,570.45 : 23,204.66 = 15,072.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,570.45/23,204.66 = 15,072.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,570.45x = 23,204.66 × 15,072.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,570.45x = 349,748,217.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,748,217.70/15,570.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,462.31

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