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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,434.24, 23,151.36 and 10,250.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,434.24, 23,151.36 and 10,250.24 is: 15,375.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,434.24 : 23,151.36 = 10,250.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,434.24/23,151.36 = 10,250.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,434.24x = 23,151.36 × 10,250.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,434.24x = 237,306,996.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,306,996.33/15,434.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,375.36

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