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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,688.32, 23,523.36 and 10,763.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,688.32, 23,523.36 and 10,763.52 is: 16,139.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,688.32 : 23,523.36 = 10,763.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,688.32/23,523.36 = 10,763.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,688.32x = 23,523.36 × 10,763.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,688.32x = 253,194,155.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,194,155.83/15,688.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,139.02

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