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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,442.23, 23,153.36 and 10,161.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,442.23, 23,153.36 and 10,161.26 is: 15,235.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,442.23 : 23,153.36 = 10,161.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,442.23/23,153.36 = 10,161.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,442.23x = 23,153.36 × 10,161.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,442.23x = 235,267,144.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,267,144.26/15,442.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,235.31

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