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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,644.30, 23,408.13 and 15,469.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,644.30, 23,408.13 and 15,469.34 is: 23,146.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,644.30 : 23,408.13 = 15,469.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,644.30/23,408.13 = 15,469.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,644.30x = 23,408.13 × 15,469.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,644.30x = 362,108,321.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,108,321.73/15,644.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,146.34

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