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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,611.94, 23,391.72 and 15,004.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,611.94, 23,391.72 and 15,004.98 is: 22,482.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,611.94 : 23,391.72 = 15,004.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,611.94/23,391.72 = 15,004.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,611.94x = 23,391.72 × 15,004.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,611.94x = 350,992,290.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,992,290.77/15,611.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,482.30

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