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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,675.94, 23,501.59 and 10,730.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,675.94, 23,501.59 and 10,730.59 is: 16,087.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,675.94 : 23,501.59 = 10,730.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,675.94/23,501.59 = 10,730.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,675.94x = 23,501.59 × 10,730.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,675.94x = 252,185,926.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,185,926.64/15,675.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,087.45

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