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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,862.54, 23,776.62 and 10,319.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,862.54, 23,776.62 and 10,319.83 is: 15,468.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,862.54 : 23,776.62 = 10,319.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,862.54/23,776.62 = 10,319.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,862.54x = 23,776.62 × 10,319.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,862.54x = 245,370,676.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,370,676.37/15,862.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,468.56

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