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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,861.96, 23,797.80 and 10,010.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,861.96, 23,797.80 and 10,010.52 is: 15,018.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,861.96 : 23,797.80 = 10,010.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,861.96/23,797.80 = 10,010.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,861.96x = 23,797.80 × 10,010.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,861.96x = 238,228,352.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,228,352.86/15,861.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,018.85

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