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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,359.58, 23,002.43 and 10,414.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,359.58, 23,002.43 and 10,414.24 is: 15,596.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,359.58 : 23,002.43 = 10,414.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,359.58/23,002.43 = 10,414.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,359.58x = 23,002.43 × 10,414.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,359.58x = 239,552,717.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,552,717.03/15,359.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,596.31

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