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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,627.96, 23,447.88 and 10,091.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,627.96, 23,447.88 and 10,091.88 is: 15,141.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,627.96 : 23,447.88 = 10,091.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,627.96/23,447.88 = 10,091.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,627.96x = 23,447.88 × 10,091.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,627.96x = 236,633,191.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,633,191.21/15,627.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,141.66

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