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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,462.14, 23,183.12 and 10,181.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,462.14, 23,183.12 and 10,181.16 is: 15,265.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,462.14 : 23,183.12 = 10,181.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,462.14/23,183.12 = 10,181.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,462.14x = 23,183.12 × 10,181.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,462.14x = 236,031,079.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,031,079.47/15,462.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,265.10

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