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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,385.56, 23,044.86 and 10,114.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,385.56, 23,044.86 and 10,114.62 is: 15,149.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,385.56 : 23,044.86 = 10,114.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,385.56/23,044.86 = 10,114.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,385.56x = 23,044.86 × 10,114.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,385.56x = 233,090,001.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,090,001.85/15,385.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,149.92

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