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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,901.60, 23,852.40 and 10,064.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,901.60, 23,852.40 and 10,064.80 is: 15,097.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,901.60 : 23,852.40 = 10,064.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,901.60/23,852.40 = 10,064.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,901.60x = 23,852.40 × 10,064.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,901.60x = 240,069,635.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,069,635.52/15,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,097.20

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