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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,341.45, 23,002.88 and 10,008.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,341.45, 23,002.88 and 10,008.61 is: 15,006.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,341.45 : 23,002.88 = 10,008.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,341.45/23,002.88 = 10,008.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,341.45x = 23,002.88 × 10,008.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,341.45x = 230,226,747.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,226,747.25/15,341.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,006.85

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