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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,347.96, 23,021.94 and 10,152.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,347.96, 23,021.94 and 10,152.62 is: 15,228.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,347.96 : 23,021.94 = 10,152.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,347.96/23,021.94 = 10,152.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,347.96x = 23,021.94 × 10,152.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,347.96x = 233,732,912.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,732,912.86/15,347.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,228.93

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