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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,819.80, 23,729.70 and 10,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,819.80, 23,729.70 and 10,002.20 is: 15,003.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,819.80 : 23,729.70 = 10,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,819.80/23,729.70 = 10,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,819.80x = 23,729.70 × 10,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,819.80x = 237,349,205.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,349,205.34/15,819.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,003.30

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