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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,336.92, 23,005.60 and 10,105.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,336.92, 23,005.60 and 10,105.43 is: 15,158.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,336.92 : 23,005.60 = 10,105.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,336.92/23,005.60 = 10,105.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,336.92x = 23,005.60 × 10,105.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,336.92x = 232,481,340.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,481,340.12/15,336.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,158.28

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