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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,362.68, 23,043.98 and 10,167.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,362.68, 23,043.98 and 10,167.36 is: 15,251.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,362.68 : 23,043.98 = 10,167.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,362.68/23,043.98 = 10,167.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,362.68x = 23,043.98 × 10,167.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,362.68x = 234,296,440.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,296,440.49/15,362.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,251.01

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