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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,347.90, 23,021.84 and 10,152.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,347.90, 23,021.84 and 10,152.56 is: 15,228.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,347.90 : 23,021.84 = 10,152.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,347.90/23,021.84 = 10,152.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,347.90x = 23,021.84 × 10,152.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,347.90x = 233,730,522.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,730,522.18/15,347.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,228.83

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