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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,348.70, 23,009.55 and 10,402.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,348.70, 23,009.55 and 10,402.30 is: 15,594.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,348.70 : 23,009.55 = 10,402.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,348.70/23,009.55 = 10,402.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,348.70x = 23,009.55 × 10,402.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,348.70x = 239,352,241.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,352,241.97/15,348.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,594.30

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