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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,449.95, 23,175.06 and 10,218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,449.95, 23,175.06 and 10,218.52 is: 15,327.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,449.95 : 23,175.06 = 10,218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,449.95/23,175.06 = 10,218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,449.95x = 23,175.06 × 10,218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,449.95x = 236,814,814.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,814,814.11/15,449.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,327.87

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