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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,827.89, 23,724.75 and 10,285.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,827.89, 23,724.75 and 10,285.21 is: 15,416.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,827.89 : 23,724.75 = 10,285.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,827.89/23,724.75 = 10,285.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,827.89x = 23,724.75 × 10,285.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,827.89x = 244,014,046.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,014,046.32/15,827.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,416.71

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