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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,778.16, 23,651.22 and 10,235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,778.16, 23,651.22 and 10,235.04 is: 15,342.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,778.16 : 23,651.22 = 10,235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,778.16/23,651.22 = 10,235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,778.16x = 23,651.22 × 10,235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,778.16x = 242,071,182.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,071,182.75/15,778.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,342.17

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