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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,347.77, 23,021.66 and 10,152.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,347.77, 23,021.66 and 10,152.43 is: 15,228.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,347.77 : 23,021.66 = 10,152.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,347.77/23,021.66 = 10,152.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,347.77x = 23,021.66 × 10,152.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,347.77x = 233,725,791.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,725,791.63/15,347.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,228.65

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