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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,419.48, 23,213.25 and 10,519.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,419.48, 23,213.25 and 10,519.98 is: 15,837.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,419.48 : 23,213.25 = 10,519.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,419.48/23,213.25 = 10,519.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,419.48x = 23,213.25 × 10,519.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,419.48x = 244,202,925.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,202,925.74/15,419.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,837.30

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