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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,822.84, 23,734.28 and 10,877.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,822.84, 23,734.28 and 10,877.52 is: 16,316.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,822.84 : 23,734.28 = 10,877.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,822.84/23,734.28 = 10,877.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,822.84x = 23,734.28 × 10,877.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,822.84x = 258,170,105.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,170,105.39/15,822.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,316.29

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