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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,381.56, 23,038.83 and 10,110.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,381.56, 23,038.83 and 10,110.62 is: 15,143.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,381.56 : 23,038.83 = 10,110.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,381.56/23,038.83 = 10,110.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,381.56x = 23,038.83 × 10,110.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,381.56x = 232,936,855.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,936,855.37/15,381.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,143.90

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