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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,307.83, 22,967.51 and 10,423.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,307.83, 22,967.51 and 10,423.53 is: 15,639.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,307.83 : 22,967.51 = 10,423.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,307.83/22,967.51 = 10,423.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,307.83x = 22,967.51 × 10,423.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,307.83x = 239,402,477.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,402,477.39/15,307.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,639.22

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