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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,355.37, 23,023.20 and 10,084.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,355.37, 23,023.20 and 10,084.16 is: 15,119.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,355.37 : 23,023.20 = 10,084.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,355.37/23,023.20 = 10,084.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,355.37x = 23,023.20 × 10,084.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,355.37x = 232,169,632.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,169,632.51/15,355.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,119.77

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