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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,348.96, 23,023.44 and 10,153.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,348.96, 23,023.44 and 10,153.62 is: 15,230.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,348.96 : 23,023.44 = 10,153.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,348.96/23,023.44 = 10,153.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,348.96x = 23,023.44 × 10,153.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,348.96x = 233,771,260.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,771,260.85/15,348.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,230.43

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