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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,867.80, 23,784.48 and 10,325.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,867.80, 23,784.48 and 10,325.08 is: 15,476.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,867.80 : 23,784.48 = 10,325.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,867.80/23,784.48 = 10,325.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,867.80x = 23,784.48 × 10,325.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,867.80x = 245,576,658.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,576,658.76/15,867.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,476.42

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