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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,340.60, 23,010.90 and 10,934.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,340.60, 23,010.90 and 10,934.20 is: 16,401.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,340.60 : 23,010.90 = 10,934.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,340.60/23,010.90 = 10,934.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,340.60x = 23,010.90 × 10,934.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,340.60x = 251,605,782.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,605,782.78/15,340.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,401.30

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