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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,347.40, 23,021.09 and 10,152.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,347.40, 23,021.09 and 10,152.06 is: 15,228.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,347.40 : 23,021.09 = 10,152.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,347.40/23,021.09 = 10,152.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,347.40x = 23,021.09 × 10,152.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,347.40x = 233,711,486.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,711,486.95/15,347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,228.08

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