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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,337.93, 23,007.10 and 10,106.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,337.93, 23,007.10 and 10,106.43 is: 15,159.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,337.93 : 23,007.10 = 10,106.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,337.93/23,007.10 = 10,106.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,337.93x = 23,007.10 × 10,106.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,337.93x = 232,519,530.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,519,530.62/15,337.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,159.78

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