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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,885.62, 23,798.34 and 10,604.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,885.62, 23,798.34 and 10,604.70 is: 15,886.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,885.62 : 23,798.34 = 10,604.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,885.62/23,798.34 = 10,604.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,885.62x = 23,798.34 × 10,604.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,885.62x = 252,374,256.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,374,256.20/15,885.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,886.97

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