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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,804.28, 23,714.70 and 10,256.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,804.28, 23,714.70 and 10,256.32 is: 15,389.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,804.28 : 23,714.70 = 10,256.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,804.28/23,714.70 = 10,256.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,804.28x = 23,714.70 × 10,256.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,804.28x = 243,225,551.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,225,551.90/15,804.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,389.85

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