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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,615.90, 23,423.85 and 10,367.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,615.90, 23,423.85 and 10,367.10 is: 15,550.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,615.90 : 23,423.85 = 10,367.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,615.90/23,423.85 = 10,367.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,615.90x = 23,423.85 × 10,367.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,615.90x = 242,837,395.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,837,395.34/15,615.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,550.65

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