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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,860.03, 23,772.87 and 10,317.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,860.03, 23,772.87 and 10,317.33 is: 15,464.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,860.03 : 23,772.87 = 10,317.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,860.03/23,772.87 = 10,317.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,860.03x = 23,772.87 × 10,317.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,860.03x = 245,272,544.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,272,544.84/15,860.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,464.83

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