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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,337.92, 23,007.10 and 10,106.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,337.92, 23,007.10 and 10,106.43 is: 15,159.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,337.92 : 23,007.10 = 10,106.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,337.92/23,007.10 = 10,106.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,337.92x = 23,007.10 × 10,106.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,337.92x = 232,519,645.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,519,645.65/15,337.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,159.79

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