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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,861.54, 23,775.12 and 10,318.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,861.54, 23,775.12 and 10,318.83 is: 15,467.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,861.54 : 23,775.12 = 10,318.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,861.54/23,775.12 = 10,318.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,861.54x = 23,775.12 × 10,318.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,861.54x = 245,331,421.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,331,421.51/15,861.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,467.06

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