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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,454.28, 23,171.52 and 10,183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,454.28, 23,171.52 and 10,183.16 is: 15,268.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,454.28 : 23,171.52 = 10,183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,454.28/23,171.52 = 10,183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,454.28x = 23,171.52 × 10,183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,454.28x = 235,959,295.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,959,295.60/15,454.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,268.22

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