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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,497.98, 23,265.88 and 10,237.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,497.98, 23,265.88 and 10,237.49 is: 15,368.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,497.98 : 23,265.88 = 10,237.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,497.98/23,265.88 = 10,237.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,497.98x = 23,265.88 × 10,237.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,497.98x = 238,184,216.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,184,216.75/15,497.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,368.72

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