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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,296.10, 22,928.63 and 10,366.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,296.10, 22,928.63 and 10,366.23 is: 15,538.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,296.10 : 22,928.63 = 10,366.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,296.10/22,928.63 = 10,366.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,296.10x = 22,928.63 × 10,366.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,296.10x = 237,683,452.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,683,452.16/15,296.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,538.83

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