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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,312.33, 22,974.71 and 10,379.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,312.33, 22,974.71 and 10,379.16 is: 15,572.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,312.33 : 22,974.71 = 10,379.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,312.33/22,974.71 = 10,379.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,312.33x = 22,974.71 × 10,379.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,312.33x = 238,458,139.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,458,139.15/15,312.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,572.95

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