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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,859.86, 23,773.59 and 10,324.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,859.86, 23,773.59 and 10,324.32 is: 15,475.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,859.86 : 23,773.59 = 10,324.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,859.86/23,773.59 = 10,324.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,859.86x = 23,773.59 × 10,324.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,859.86x = 245,446,150.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,446,150.71/15,859.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,475.93

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