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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,858.36, 23,771.34 and 10,322.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,858.36, 23,771.34 and 10,322.82 is: 15,473.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,858.36 : 23,771.34 = 10,322.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,858.36/23,771.34 = 10,322.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,858.36x = 23,771.34 × 10,322.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,858.36x = 245,387,263.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,387,263.98/15,858.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,473.68

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