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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,838.88, 23,748.72 and 10,903.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,838.88, 23,748.72 and 10,903.10 is: 16,348.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,838.88 : 23,748.72 = 10,903.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,838.88/23,748.72 = 10,903.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,838.88x = 23,748.72 × 10,903.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,838.88x = 258,934,669.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,934,669.03/15,838.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,348.04

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