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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.07, 23,195.84 and 10,715.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.07, 23,195.84 and 10,715.85 is: 16,073.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.07 : 23,195.84 = 10,715.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.07/23,195.84 = 10,715.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.07x = 23,195.84 × 10,715.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.07x = 248,563,088.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,563,088.48/15,464.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,073.59

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