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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.84, 23,164.43 and 10,470.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.84, 23,164.43 and 10,470.29 is: 15,683.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.84 : 23,164.43 = 10,470.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.84/23,164.43 = 10,470.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.84x = 23,164.43 × 10,470.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.84x = 242,538,131.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,538,131.61/15,464.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,683.20

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