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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,683.80, 23,513.38 and 10,738.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,683.80, 23,513.38 and 10,738.48 is: 16,099.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,683.80 : 23,513.38 = 10,738.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,683.80/23,513.38 = 10,738.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,683.80x = 23,513.38 × 10,738.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,683.80x = 252,497,960.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,497,960.86/15,683.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,099.28

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