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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,851.03, 23,759.39 and 10,308.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,851.03, 23,759.39 and 10,308.33 is: 15,451.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,851.03 : 23,759.39 = 10,308.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,851.03/23,759.39 = 10,308.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,851.03x = 23,759.39 × 10,308.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,851.03x = 244,919,658.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,919,658.49/15,851.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,451.35

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