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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,429.03, 23,143.55 and 10,832.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,429.03, 23,143.55 and 10,832.55 is: 16,248.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,429.03 : 23,143.55 = 10,832.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,429.03/23,143.55 = 10,832.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,429.03x = 23,143.55 × 10,832.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,429.03x = 250,703,608.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,703,608.39/15,429.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,248.83

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