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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,575.26, 23,251.94 and 15,028.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,575.26, 23,251.94 and 15,028.48 is: 22,435.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,575.26 : 23,251.94 = 15,028.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,575.26/23,251.94 = 15,028.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,575.26x = 23,251.94 × 15,028.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,575.26x = 349,441,315.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,441,315.25/15,575.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,435.66

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