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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,312.32, 22,939.26 and 10,373.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,312.32, 22,939.26 and 10,373.48 is: 15,540.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,312.32 : 22,939.26 = 10,373.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,312.32/22,939.26 = 10,373.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,312.32x = 22,939.26 × 10,373.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,312.32x = 237,959,954.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,959,954.82/15,312.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,540.42

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