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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,341.19, 22,993.23 and 10,891.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,341.19, 22,993.23 and 10,891.86 is: 16,324.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,341.19 : 22,993.23 = 10,891.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,341.19/22,993.23 = 10,891.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,341.19x = 22,993.23 × 10,891.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,341.19x = 250,439,042.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,439,042.11/15,341.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,324.62

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