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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,588.48, 23,182.44 and 15,096.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,588.48, 23,182.44 and 15,096.36 is: 22,450.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,588.48 : 23,182.44 = 15,096.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,588.48/23,182.44 = 15,096.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,588.48x = 23,182.44 × 15,096.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,588.48x = 349,970,459.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,970,459.92/15,588.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,450.58

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