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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,673.14, 23,517.79 and 10,411.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,673.14, 23,517.79 and 10,411.78 is: 15,623.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,673.14 : 23,517.79 = 10,411.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,673.14/23,517.79 = 10,411.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,673.14x = 23,517.79 × 10,411.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,673.14x = 244,862,055.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,862,055.57/15,673.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,623.04

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