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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,538.20, 23,307.30 and 10,848.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,538.20, 23,307.30 and 10,848.30 is: 16,272.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,538.20 : 23,307.30 = 10,848.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,538.20/23,307.30 = 10,848.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,538.20x = 23,307.30 × 10,848.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,538.20x = 252,844,582.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,844,582.59/15,538.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,272.45

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