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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,883.40, 23,811.72 and 10,027.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,883.40, 23,811.72 and 10,027.10 is: 15,032.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,883.40 : 23,811.72 = 10,027.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,883.40/23,811.72 = 10,027.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,883.40x = 23,811.72 × 10,027.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,883.40x = 238,762,497.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,762,497.61/15,883.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,032.20

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