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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,856.94, 23,768.24 and 10,314.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,856.94, 23,768.24 and 10,314.25 is: 15,460.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,856.94 : 23,768.24 = 10,314.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,856.94/23,768.24 = 10,314.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,856.94x = 23,768.24 × 10,314.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,856.94x = 245,151,458.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,151,458.43/15,856.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,460.20

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