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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,508.74, 23,253.39 and 10,238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,508.74, 23,253.39 and 10,238.16 is: 15,350.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,508.74 : 23,253.39 = 10,238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,508.74/23,253.39 = 10,238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,508.74x = 23,253.39 × 10,238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,508.74x = 238,071,927.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,071,927.36/15,508.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,350.82

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