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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,872.36, 23,820.48 and 10,862.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,872.36, 23,820.48 and 10,862.73 is: 16,302.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,872.36 : 23,820.48 = 10,862.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,872.36/23,820.48 = 10,862.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,872.36x = 23,820.48 × 10,862.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,872.36x = 258,755,442.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,755,442.71/15,872.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,302.27

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