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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,699.96, 23,536.80 and 10,757.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,699.96, 23,536.80 and 10,757.52 is: 16,127.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,699.96 : 23,536.80 = 10,757.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,699.96/23,536.80 = 10,757.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,699.96x = 23,536.80 × 10,757.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,699.96x = 253,197,596.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,197,596.74/15,699.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,127.28

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