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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,659.73, 23,475.02 and 10,731.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,659.73, 23,475.02 and 10,731.69 is: 16,087.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,659.73 : 23,475.02 = 10,731.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,659.73/23,475.02 = 10,731.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,659.73x = 23,475.02 × 10,731.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,659.73x = 251,926,583.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,926,583.73/15,659.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,087.54

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