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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,433.74, 23,140.89 and 10,163.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,433.74, 23,140.89 and 10,163.07 is: 15,238.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,433.74 : 23,140.89 = 10,163.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,433.74/23,140.89 = 10,163.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,433.74x = 23,140.89 × 10,163.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,433.74x = 235,182,484.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,182,484.93/15,433.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,238.20

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