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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,822.54, 23,742.72 and 10,896.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,822.54, 23,742.72 and 10,896.12 is: 16,350.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,822.54 : 23,742.72 = 10,896.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,822.54/23,742.72 = 10,896.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,822.54x = 23,742.72 × 10,896.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,822.54x = 258,703,526.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,703,526.25/15,822.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,350.32

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