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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,434.93, 23,164.10 and 10,168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,434.93, 23,164.10 and 10,168.14 is: 15,259.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,434.93 : 23,164.10 = 10,168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,434.93/23,164.10 = 10,168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,434.93x = 23,164.10 × 10,168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,434.93x = 235,535,712.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,535,712.20/15,434.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,259.92

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