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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,448.84, 23,131.14 and 10,757.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,448.84, 23,131.14 and 10,757.32 is: 16,106.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,448.84 : 23,131.14 = 10,757.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,448.84/23,131.14 = 10,757.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,448.84x = 23,131.14 × 10,757.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,448.84x = 248,829,074.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,829,074.94/15,448.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,106.65

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