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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,908.08, 23,879.40 and 10,050.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,908.08, 23,879.40 and 10,050.16 is: 15,086.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,908.08 : 23,879.40 = 10,050.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,908.08/23,879.40 = 10,050.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,908.08x = 23,879.40 × 10,050.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,908.08x = 239,991,790.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,991,790.70/15,908.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,086.16

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