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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,369.57, 23,037.93 and 10,973.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,369.57, 23,037.93 and 10,973.70 is: 16,448.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,369.57 : 23,037.93 = 10,973.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,369.57/23,037.93 = 10,973.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,369.57x = 23,037.93 × 10,973.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,369.57x = 252,811,332.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,811,332.44/15,369.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,448.82

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