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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,863.64, 23,803.56 and 10,602.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,863.64, 23,803.56 and 10,602.24 is: 15,908.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,863.64 : 23,803.56 = 10,602.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,863.64/23,803.56 = 10,602.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,863.64x = 23,803.56 × 10,602.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,863.64x = 252,371,055.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,371,055.97/15,863.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,908.77

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