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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,869.46, 23,809.05 and 10,018.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,869.46, 23,809.05 and 10,018.02 is: 15,030.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,869.46 : 23,809.05 = 10,018.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,869.46/23,809.05 = 10,018.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,869.46x = 23,809.05 × 10,018.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,869.46x = 238,519,539.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,519,539.08/15,869.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,030.10

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