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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,376.77, 23,065.16 and 10,181.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,376.77, 23,065.16 and 10,181.43 is: 15,272.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,376.77 : 23,065.16 = 10,181.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,376.77/23,065.16 = 10,181.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,376.77x = 23,065.16 × 10,181.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,376.77x = 234,836,261.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,836,261.07/15,376.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,272.15

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