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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,678.81, 23,505.89 and 10,733.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,678.81, 23,505.89 and 10,733.46 is: 16,091.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,678.81 : 23,505.89 = 10,733.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,678.81/23,505.89 = 10,733.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,678.81x = 23,505.89 × 10,733.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,678.81x = 252,299,476.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,299,476.41/15,678.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,091.75

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