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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,623.30, 23,376.62 and 15,448.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,623.30, 23,376.62 and 15,448.34 is: 23,114.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,623.30 : 23,376.62 = 15,448.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,623.30/23,376.62 = 15,448.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,623.30x = 23,376.62 × 15,448.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,623.30x = 361,129,973.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,129,973.81/15,623.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,114.83

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