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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,573.70, 23,360.55 and 15,427.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,573.70, 23,360.55 and 15,427.90 is: 23,141.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,573.70 : 23,360.55 = 15,427.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,573.70/23,360.55 = 15,427.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,573.70x = 23,360.55 × 15,427.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,573.70x = 360,404,229.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,404,229.35/15,573.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,141.85

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