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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,314.58, 22,977.66 and 10,430.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,314.58, 22,977.66 and 10,430.28 is: 15,649.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,314.58 : 22,977.66 = 10,430.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,314.58/22,977.66 = 10,430.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,314.58x = 22,977.66 × 10,430.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,314.58x = 239,663,427.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,663,427.54/15,314.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,649.36

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