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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,513.80, 23,270.70 and 10,848.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,513.80, 23,270.70 and 10,848.20 is: 16,272.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,513.80 : 23,270.70 = 10,848.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,513.80/23,270.70 = 10,848.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,513.80x = 23,270.70 × 10,848.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,513.80x = 252,445,207.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,445,207.74/15,513.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,272.30

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