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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,310.32, 22,936.26 and 10,371.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,310.32, 22,936.26 and 10,371.48 is: 15,537.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,310.32 : 22,936.26 = 10,371.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,310.32/22,936.26 = 10,371.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,310.32x = 22,936.26 × 10,371.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,310.32x = 237,882,961.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,882,961.86/15,310.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,537.43

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