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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,343.29, 22,977.98 and 10,397.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,343.29, 22,977.98 and 10,397.94 is: 15,571.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,343.29 : 22,977.98 = 10,397.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,343.29/22,977.98 = 10,397.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,343.29x = 22,977.98 × 10,397.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,343.29x = 238,923,558.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,923,558.20/15,343.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,571.86

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