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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,459.03, 23,220.18 and 10,201.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,459.03, 23,220.18 and 10,201.59 is: 15,323.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,459.03 : 23,220.18 = 10,201.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,459.03/23,220.18 = 10,201.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,459.03x = 23,220.18 × 10,201.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,459.03x = 236,882,756.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,882,756.09/15,459.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,323.26

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