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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,313.62, 22,976.14 and 10,429.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,313.62, 22,976.14 and 10,429.32 is: 15,647.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,313.62 : 22,976.14 = 10,429.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,313.62/22,976.14 = 10,429.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,313.62x = 22,976.14 × 10,429.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,313.62x = 239,625,516.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,625,516.42/15,313.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,647.87

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