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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,710.09, 23,562.70 and 10,202.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,710.09, 23,562.70 and 10,202.49 is: 15,302.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,710.09 : 23,562.70 = 10,202.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,710.09/23,562.70 = 10,202.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,710.09x = 23,562.70 × 10,202.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,710.09x = 240,398,185.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,398,185.62/15,710.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,302.16

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