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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,451.04, 23,176.76 and 10,219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,451.04, 23,176.76 and 10,219.52 is: 15,329.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,451.04 : 23,176.76 = 10,219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,451.04/23,176.76 = 10,219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,451.04x = 23,176.76 × 10,219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,451.04x = 236,855,362.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,855,362.36/15,451.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,329.41

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