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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,418.85, 23,127.62 and 10,725.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,418.85, 23,127.62 and 10,725.30 is: 16,087.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,418.85 : 23,127.62 = 10,725.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,418.85/23,127.62 = 10,725.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,418.85x = 23,127.62 × 10,725.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,418.85x = 248,050,609.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,050,609.16/15,418.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,087.50

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