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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,487.78, 23,218.70 and 10,794.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,487.78, 23,218.70 and 10,794.02 is: 16,181.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,487.78 : 23,218.70 = 10,794.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,487.78/23,218.70 = 10,794.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,487.78x = 23,218.70 × 10,794.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,487.78x = 250,623,112.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,623,112.17/15,487.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,181.99

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