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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,344.20, 23,016.30 and 10,095.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,344.20, 23,016.30 and 10,095.40 is: 15,143.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,344.20 : 23,016.30 = 10,095.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,344.20/23,016.30 = 10,095.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,344.20x = 23,016.30 × 10,095.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,344.20x = 232,358,755.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,358,755.02/15,344.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,143.10

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