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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,291.34, 22,921.52 and 10,361.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,291.34, 22,921.52 and 10,361.48 is: 15,531.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,291.34 : 22,921.52 = 10,361.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,291.34/22,921.52 = 10,361.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,291.34x = 22,921.52 × 10,361.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,291.34x = 237,500,704.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,500,704.63/15,291.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,531.72

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