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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,612.03, 23,434.55 and 15,259.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,612.03, 23,434.55 and 15,259.47 is: 22,905.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,612.03 : 23,434.55 = 15,259.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,612.03/23,434.55 = 15,259.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,612.03x = 23,434.55 × 15,259.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,612.03x = 357,598,736.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,598,736.39/15,612.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,905.33

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