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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,370.70, 23,046.81 and 10,425.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,370.70, 23,046.81 and 10,425.35 is: 15,631.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,370.70 : 23,046.81 = 10,425.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,370.70/23,046.81 = 10,425.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,370.70x = 23,046.81 × 10,425.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,370.70x = 240,270,945.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,270,945.40/15,370.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,631.75

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