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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,679.56, 23,507.01 and 10,734.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,679.56, 23,507.01 and 10,734.21 is: 16,092.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,679.56 : 23,507.01 = 10,734.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,679.56/23,507.01 = 10,734.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,679.56x = 23,507.01 × 10,734.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,679.56x = 252,329,181.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,329,181.81/15,679.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,092.87

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