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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,443.23, 23,154.86 and 10,162.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,443.23, 23,154.86 and 10,162.26 is: 15,236.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,443.23 : 23,154.86 = 10,162.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,443.23/23,154.86 = 10,162.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,443.23x = 23,154.86 × 10,162.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,443.23x = 235,305,541.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,305,541.00/15,443.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,236.81

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