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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,680.31, 23,508.14 and 10,734.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,680.31, 23,508.14 and 10,734.96 is: 16,094.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,680.31 : 23,508.14 = 10,734.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,680.31/23,508.14 = 10,734.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,680.31x = 23,508.14 × 10,734.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,680.31x = 252,358,888.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,358,888.90/15,680.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,094.00

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