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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,625.98, 23,238.27 and 15,133.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,625.98, 23,238.27 and 15,133.86 is: 22,506.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,625.98 : 23,238.27 = 15,133.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,625.98/23,238.27 = 15,133.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,625.98x = 23,238.27 × 15,133.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,625.98x = 351,684,724.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,684,724.82/15,625.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,506.41

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