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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,454.94, 23,161.22 and 10,181.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,454.94, 23,161.22 and 10,181.99 is: 15,259.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,454.94 : 23,161.22 = 10,181.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,454.94/23,161.22 = 10,181.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,454.94x = 23,161.22 × 10,181.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,454.94x = 235,827,143.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,827,143.71/15,454.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,259.02

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