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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,458.79, 23,187.96 and 10,710.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,458.79, 23,187.96 and 10,710.57 is: 16,065.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,458.79 : 23,187.96 = 10,710.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,458.79/23,187.96 = 10,710.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,458.79x = 23,187.96 × 10,710.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,458.79x = 248,356,268.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,356,268.74/15,458.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,065.70

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