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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,338.43, 23,007.86 and 10,106.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,338.43, 23,007.86 and 10,106.93 is: 15,160.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,338.43 : 23,007.86 = 10,106.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,338.43/23,007.86 = 10,106.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,338.43x = 23,007.86 × 10,106.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,338.43x = 232,538,664.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,538,664.90/15,338.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,160.53

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