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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,883.36, 23,794.97 and 10,602.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,883.36, 23,794.97 and 10,602.45 is: 15,883.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,883.36 : 23,794.97 = 10,602.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,883.36/23,794.97 = 10,602.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,883.36x = 23,794.97 × 10,602.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,883.36x = 252,285,016.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,285,016.12/15,883.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,883.60

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