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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,926.13, 23,864.29 and 10,070.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,926.13, 23,864.29 and 10,070.44 is: 15,089.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,926.13 : 23,864.29 = 10,070.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,926.13/23,864.29 = 10,070.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,926.13x = 23,864.29 × 10,070.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,926.13x = 240,323,815.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,323,815.75/15,926.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,089.91

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