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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,571.82, 23,383.65 and 15,450.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,571.82, 23,383.65 and 15,450.86 is: 23,202.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,571.82 : 23,383.65 = 15,450.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,571.82/23,383.65 = 15,450.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,571.82x = 23,383.65 × 15,450.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,571.82x = 361,297,502.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,297,502.44/15,571.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,202.01

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