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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,807.10, 23,674.20 and 10,849.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,807.10, 23,674.20 and 10,849.90 is: 16,249.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,807.10 : 23,674.20 = 10,849.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,807.10/23,674.20 = 10,849.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,807.10x = 23,674.20 × 10,849.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,807.10x = 256,862,702.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,862,702.58/15,807.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,249.83

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