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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,308.07, 22,967.88 and 10,423.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,308.07, 22,967.88 and 10,423.77 is: 15,639.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,308.07 : 22,967.88 = 10,423.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,308.07/22,967.88 = 10,423.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,308.07x = 22,967.88 × 10,423.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,308.07x = 239,411,898.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,411,898.51/15,308.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,639.59

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