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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,855.53, 23,766.12 and 10,312.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,855.53, 23,766.12 and 10,312.83 is: 15,458.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,855.53 : 23,766.12 = 10,312.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,855.53/23,766.12 = 10,312.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,855.53x = 23,766.12 × 10,312.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,855.53x = 245,095,955.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,095,955.32/15,855.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,458.08

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