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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,611.06, 23,370.44 and 10,047.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,611.06, 23,370.44 and 10,047.98 is: 15,042.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,611.06 : 23,370.44 = 10,047.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,611.06/23,370.44 = 10,047.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,611.06x = 23,370.44 × 10,047.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,611.06x = 234,825,713.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,825,713.71/15,611.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,042.27

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