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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,833.42, 23,738.61 and 10,292.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,833.42, 23,738.61 and 10,292.30 is: 15,430.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,833.42 : 23,738.61 = 10,292.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,833.42/23,738.61 = 10,292.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,833.42x = 23,738.61 × 10,292.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,833.42x = 244,324,895.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,324,895.70/15,833.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,430.96

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