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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,313.83, 22,976.96 and 10,380.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,313.83, 22,976.96 and 10,380.66 is: 15,575.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,313.83 : 22,976.96 = 10,380.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,313.83/22,976.96 = 10,380.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,313.83x = 22,976.96 × 10,380.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,313.83x = 238,515,957.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,515,957.69/15,313.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,575.20

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