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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,628.96, 23,449.38 and 10,092.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,628.96, 23,449.38 and 10,092.88 is: 15,143.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,628.96 : 23,449.38 = 10,092.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,628.96/23,449.38 = 10,092.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,628.96x = 23,449.38 × 10,092.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,628.96x = 236,671,778.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,671,778.41/15,628.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,143.16

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