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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,434.28, 23,151.42 and 10,837.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,434.28, 23,151.42 and 10,837.80 is: 16,256.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,434.28 : 23,151.42 = 10,837.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,434.28/23,151.42 = 10,837.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,434.28x = 23,151.42 × 10,837.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,434.28x = 250,910,459.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,910,459.68/15,434.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,256.70

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