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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,498.78, 23,248.17 and 10,902.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,498.78, 23,248.17 and 10,902.30 is: 16,353.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,498.78 : 23,248.17 = 10,902.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,498.78/23,248.17 = 10,902.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,498.78x = 23,248.17 × 10,902.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,498.78x = 253,458,523.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,458,523.79/15,498.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,353.45

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