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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,435.93, 23,165.60 and 10,169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,435.93, 23,165.60 and 10,169.14 is: 15,261.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,435.93 : 23,165.60 = 10,169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,435.93/23,165.60 = 10,169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,435.93x = 23,165.60 × 10,169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,435.93x = 235,574,229.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,574,229.58/15,435.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,261.42

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