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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,850.64, 23,741.91 and 10,287.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,850.64, 23,741.91 and 10,287.74 is: 15,409.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,850.64 : 23,741.91 = 10,287.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,850.64/23,741.91 = 10,287.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,850.64x = 23,741.91 × 10,287.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,850.64x = 244,250,597.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,250,597.18/15,850.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,409.51

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