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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,711.46, 23,472.17 and 10,119.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,711.46, 23,472.17 and 10,119.22 is: 15,117.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,711.46 : 23,472.17 = 10,119.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,711.46/23,472.17 = 10,119.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,711.46x = 23,472.17 × 10,119.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,711.46x = 237,520,052.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,520,052.11/15,711.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,117.63

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