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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,614.94, 23,376.40 and 10,051.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,614.94, 23,376.40 and 10,051.76 is: 15,048.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,614.94 : 23,376.40 = 10,051.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,614.94/23,376.40 = 10,051.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,614.94x = 23,376.40 × 10,051.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,614.94x = 234,973,995.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,973,995.78/15,614.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,048.02

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