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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,447.29, 23,171.05 and 10,114.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,447.29, 23,171.05 and 10,114.95 is: 15,172.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,447.29 : 23,171.05 = 10,114.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,447.29/23,171.05 = 10,114.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,447.29x = 23,171.05 × 10,114.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,447.29x = 234,374,054.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,374,054.84/15,447.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,172.51

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