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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,674.94, 23,500.09 and 10,729.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,674.94, 23,500.09 and 10,729.59 is: 16,085.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,674.94 : 23,500.09 = 10,729.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,674.94/23,500.09 = 10,729.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,674.94x = 23,500.09 × 10,729.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,674.94x = 252,146,330.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,146,330.66/15,674.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,085.95

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