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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.64, 23,186.86 and 10,183.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.64, 23,186.86 and 10,183.66 is: 15,268.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.64 : 23,186.86 = 10,183.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.64/23,186.86 = 10,183.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.64x = 23,186.86 × 10,183.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.64x = 236,127,098.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,127,098.71/15,464.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,268.84

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