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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,610.20, 23,366.70 and 15,124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,610.20, 23,366.70 and 15,124.20 is: 22,639.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,610.20 : 23,366.70 = 15,124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,610.20/23,366.70 = 15,124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,610.20x = 23,366.70 × 15,124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,610.20x = 353,402,644.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,402,644.14/15,610.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,639.21

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