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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,682.06, 23,510.76 and 10,736.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,682.06, 23,510.76 and 10,736.71 is: 16,096.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,682.06 : 23,510.76 = 10,736.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,682.06/23,510.76 = 10,736.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,682.06x = 23,510.76 × 10,736.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,682.06x = 252,428,212.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,428,212.00/15,682.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,096.62

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