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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,308.83, 22,969.01 and 10,424.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,308.83, 22,969.01 and 10,424.53 is: 15,640.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,308.83 : 22,969.01 = 10,424.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,308.83/22,969.01 = 10,424.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,308.83x = 22,969.01 × 10,424.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,308.83x = 239,441,133.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,441,133.82/15,308.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,640.72

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