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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,444.24, 23,156.36 and 10,163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,444.24, 23,156.36 and 10,163.26 is: 15,238.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,444.24 : 23,156.36 = 10,163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,444.24/23,156.36 = 10,163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,444.24x = 23,156.36 × 10,163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,444.24x = 235,344,107.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,344,107.33/15,444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,238.31

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