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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,773.57, 23,531.08 and 15,344.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,773.57, 23,531.08 and 15,344.51 is: 22,891.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,773.57 : 23,531.08 = 15,344.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,773.57/23,531.08 = 15,344.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,773.57x = 23,531.08 × 15,344.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,773.57x = 361,072,736.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,072,736.35/15,773.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,891.00

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