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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,502.84, 23,235.81 and 10,797.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,502.84, 23,235.81 and 10,797.37 is: 16,183.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,502.84 : 23,235.81 = 10,797.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,502.84/23,235.81 = 10,797.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,502.84x = 23,235.81 × 10,797.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,502.84x = 250,885,626.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,885,626.37/15,502.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,183.20

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