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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,670.71, 23,514.57 and 10,392.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,670.71, 23,514.57 and 10,392.75 is: 15,594.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,670.71 : 23,514.57 = 10,392.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,670.71/23,514.57 = 10,392.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,670.71x = 23,514.57 × 10,392.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,670.71x = 244,381,047.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,381,047.37/15,670.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,594.77

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