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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,852.61, 23,762.71 and 10,317.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,852.61, 23,762.71 and 10,317.07 is: 15,465.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,852.61 : 23,762.71 = 10,317.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,852.61/23,762.71 = 10,317.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,852.61x = 23,762.71 × 10,317.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,852.61x = 245,161,542.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,161,542.46/15,852.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,465.06

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