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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,701.96, 23,458.02 and 10,109.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,701.96, 23,458.02 and 10,109.72 is: 15,103.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,701.96 : 23,458.02 = 10,109.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,701.96/23,458.02 = 10,109.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,701.96x = 23,458.02 × 10,109.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,701.96x = 237,154,013.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,154,013.95/15,701.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,103.47

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