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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,394.40, 23,091.82 and 10,162.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,394.40, 23,091.82 and 10,162.91 is: 15,244.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,394.40 : 23,091.82 = 10,162.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,394.40/23,091.82 = 10,162.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,394.40x = 23,091.82 × 10,162.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,394.40x = 234,679,972.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,679,972.94/15,394.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,244.51

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