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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,501.21, 23,233.35 and 10,795.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,501.21, 23,233.35 and 10,795.74 is: 16,180.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,501.21 : 23,233.35 = 10,795.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,501.21/23,233.35 = 10,795.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,501.21x = 23,233.35 × 10,795.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,501.21x = 250,821,163.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,821,163.91/15,501.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,180.75

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