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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,575.28, 23,251.96 and 15,028.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,575.28, 23,251.96 and 15,028.48 is: 22,435.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,575.28 : 23,251.96 = 15,028.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,575.28/23,251.96 = 15,028.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,575.28x = 23,251.96 × 15,028.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,575.28x = 349,441,615.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,441,615.82/15,575.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,435.66

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