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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,463.32, 23,194.71 and 10,715.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,463.32, 23,194.71 and 10,715.10 is: 16,072.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,463.32 : 23,194.71 = 10,715.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,463.32/23,194.71 = 10,715.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,463.32x = 23,194.71 × 10,715.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,463.32x = 248,533,637.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,533,637.12/15,463.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,072.46

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