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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,803.64, 23,705.46 and 10,858.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,803.64, 23,705.46 and 10,858.29 is: 16,287.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,803.64 : 23,705.46 = 10,858.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,803.64/23,705.46 = 10,858.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,803.64x = 23,705.46 × 10,858.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,803.64x = 257,400,670.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,400,670.37/15,803.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,287.43

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