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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,851.87, 23,760.64 and 10,309.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,851.87, 23,760.64 and 10,309.19 is: 15,452.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,851.87 : 23,760.64 = 10,309.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,851.87/23,760.64 = 10,309.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,851.87x = 23,760.64 × 10,309.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,851.87x = 244,952,980.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,952,980.02/15,851.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,452.62

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