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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,647.38, 23,423.92 and 10,089.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,647.38, 23,423.92 and 10,089.67 is: 15,104.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,647.38 : 23,423.92 = 10,089.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,647.38/23,423.92 = 10,089.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,647.38x = 23,423.92 × 10,089.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,647.38x = 236,339,622.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,339,622.91/15,647.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,104.10

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