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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,340.43, 23,010.86 and 10,108.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,340.43, 23,010.86 and 10,108.93 is: 15,163.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,340.43 : 23,010.86 = 10,108.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,340.43/23,010.86 = 10,108.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,340.43x = 23,010.86 × 10,108.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,340.43x = 232,615,172.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,615,172.98/15,340.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,163.54

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