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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,316.83, 22,981.46 and 10,383.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,316.83, 22,981.46 and 10,383.66 is: 15,579.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,316.83 : 22,981.46 = 10,383.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,316.83/22,981.46 = 10,383.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,316.83x = 22,981.46 × 10,383.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,316.83x = 238,631,615.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,631,615.03/15,316.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,579.70

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