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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,615.94, 23,377.89 and 10,052.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,615.94, 23,377.89 and 10,052.76 is: 15,049.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,615.94 : 23,377.89 = 10,052.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,615.94/23,377.89 = 10,052.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,615.94x = 23,377.89 × 10,052.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,615.94x = 235,012,317.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,012,317.48/15,615.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,049.51

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