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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,870.80, 23,806.20 and 10,053.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,870.80, 23,806.20 and 10,053.20 is: 15,079.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,870.80 : 23,806.20 = 10,053.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,870.80/23,806.20 = 10,053.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,870.80x = 23,806.20 × 10,053.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,870.80x = 239,328,489.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,328,489.84/15,870.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,079.80

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