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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,821.28, 23,740.38 and 10,273.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,821.28, 23,740.38 and 10,273.32 is: 15,415.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,821.28 : 23,740.38 = 10,273.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,821.28/23,740.38 = 10,273.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,821.28x = 23,740.38 × 10,273.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,821.28x = 243,892,520.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,892,520.66/15,821.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,415.47

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