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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,940.22, 23,888.45 and 10,086.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,940.22, 23,888.45 and 10,086.35 is: 15,115.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,940.22 : 23,888.45 = 10,086.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,940.22/23,888.45 = 10,086.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,940.22x = 23,888.45 × 10,086.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,940.22x = 240,947,267.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,947,267.66/15,940.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,115.68

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