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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,476.64, 23,228.94 and 10,466.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,476.64, 23,228.94 and 10,466.90 is: 15,709.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,476.64 : 23,228.94 = 10,466.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,476.64/23,228.94 = 10,466.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,476.64x = 23,228.94 × 10,466.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,476.64x = 243,134,992.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,134,992.09/15,476.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,709.80

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