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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,577.26, 23,254.92 and 15,030.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,577.26, 23,254.92 and 15,030.48 is: 22,438.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,577.26 : 23,254.92 = 15,030.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,577.26/23,254.92 = 15,030.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,577.26x = 23,254.92 × 15,030.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,577.26x = 349,532,609.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,532,609.96/15,577.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,438.65

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