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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,683.06, 23,512.26 and 10,737.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,683.06, 23,512.26 and 10,737.71 is: 16,098.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,683.06 : 23,512.26 = 10,737.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,683.06/23,512.26 = 10,737.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,683.06x = 23,512.26 × 10,737.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,683.06x = 252,467,829.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,467,829.32/15,683.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,098.12

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