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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,337.20, 23,005.80 and 10,088.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,337.20, 23,005.80 and 10,088.40 is: 15,132.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,337.20 : 23,005.80 = 10,088.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,337.20/23,005.80 = 10,088.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,337.20x = 23,005.80 × 10,088.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,337.20x = 232,091,712.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,091,712.72/15,337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,132.60

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