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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,588.99, 23,252.04 and 15,122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,588.99, 23,252.04 and 15,122.16 is: 22,555.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,588.99 : 23,252.04 = 15,122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,588.99/23,252.04 = 15,122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,588.99x = 23,252.04 × 15,122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,588.99x = 351,621,069.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,621,069.21/15,588.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,555.73

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