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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,398.63, 23,117.09 and 10,748.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,398.63, 23,117.09 and 10,748.22 is: 16,135.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,398.63 : 23,117.09 = 10,748.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,398.63/23,117.09 = 10,748.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,398.63x = 23,117.09 × 10,748.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,398.63x = 248,467,515.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,467,515.34/15,398.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,135.69

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