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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,371.24, 23,023.74 and 10,413.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,371.24, 23,023.74 and 10,413.68 is: 15,598.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,371.24 : 23,023.74 = 10,413.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,371.24/23,023.74 = 10,413.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,371.24x = 23,023.74 × 10,413.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,371.24x = 239,761,860.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,761,860.76/15,371.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,598.08

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