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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,821.80, 23,732.70 and 10,281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,821.80, 23,732.70 and 10,281.40 is: 15,422.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,821.80 : 23,732.70 = 10,281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,821.80/23,732.70 = 10,281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,821.80x = 23,732.70 × 10,281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,821.80x = 244,005,381.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,005,381.78/15,821.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,422.10

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