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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,525.05, 23,257.04 and 10,243.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,525.05, 23,257.04 and 10,243.94 is: 15,345.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,525.05 : 23,257.04 = 10,243.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,525.05/23,257.04 = 10,243.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,525.05x = 23,257.04 × 10,243.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,525.05x = 238,243,554.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,243,554.83/15,525.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,345.76

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