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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,324.32, 22,946.36 and 10,042.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,324.32, 22,946.36 and 10,042.71 is: 15,037.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,324.32 : 22,946.36 = 10,042.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,324.32/22,946.36 = 10,042.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,324.32x = 22,946.36 × 10,042.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,324.32x = 230,443,639.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,443,639.04/15,324.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,037.78

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