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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,627.72, 23,444.30 and 10,086.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,627.72, 23,444.30 and 10,086.40 is: 15,131.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,627.72 : 23,444.30 = 10,086.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,627.72/23,444.30 = 10,086.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,627.72x = 23,444.30 × 10,086.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,627.72x = 236,468,587.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,468,587.52/15,627.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,131.36

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