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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,899.10, 23,848.65 and 10,062.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,899.10, 23,848.65 and 10,062.30 is: 15,093.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,899.10 : 23,848.65 = 10,062.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,899.10/23,848.65 = 10,062.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,899.10x = 23,848.65 × 10,062.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,899.10x = 239,972,270.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,972,270.90/15,899.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,093.45

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