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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,449.68, 23,174.66 and 10,117.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,449.68, 23,174.66 and 10,117.36 is: 15,176.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,449.68 : 23,174.66 = 10,117.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,449.68/23,174.66 = 10,117.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,449.68x = 23,174.66 × 10,117.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,449.68x = 234,466,378.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,466,378.10/15,449.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,176.13

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