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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,483.49, 23,215.51 and 10,212.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,483.49, 23,215.51 and 10,212.82 is: 15,312.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,483.49 : 23,215.51 = 10,212.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,483.49/23,215.51 = 10,212.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,483.49x = 23,215.51 × 10,212.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,483.49x = 237,095,824.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,095,824.84/15,483.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,312.82

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