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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,593.34, 23,245.62 and 15,353.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,593.34, 23,245.62 and 15,353.58 is: 22,888.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,593.34 : 23,245.62 = 15,353.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,593.34/23,245.62 = 15,353.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,593.34x = 23,245.62 × 15,353.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,593.34x = 356,903,486.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,903,486.32/15,593.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,888.20

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