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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,320.32, 22,951.26 and 10,381.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,320.32, 22,951.26 and 10,381.48 is: 15,552.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,320.32 : 22,951.26 = 10,381.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,320.32/22,951.26 = 10,381.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,320.32x = 22,951.26 × 10,381.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,320.32x = 238,268,046.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,268,046.66/15,320.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,552.42

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