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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,678.33, 23,489.24 and 15,346.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,678.33, 23,489.24 and 15,346.17 is: 22,991.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,678.33 : 23,489.24 = 15,346.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,678.33/23,489.24 = 15,346.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,678.33x = 23,489.24 × 15,346.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,678.33x = 360,469,793.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,469,793.48/15,678.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,991.59

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