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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,452.28, 23,168.52 and 10,181.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,452.28, 23,168.52 and 10,181.16 is: 15,265.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,452.28 : 23,168.52 = 10,181.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,452.28/23,168.52 = 10,181.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,452.28x = 23,168.52 × 10,181.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,452.28x = 235,882,409.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,882,409.08/15,452.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,265.22

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