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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,700.08, 23,511.24 and 10,752.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,700.08, 23,511.24 and 10,752.60 is: 16,102.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,700.08 : 23,511.24 = 10,752.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,700.08/23,511.24 = 10,752.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,700.08x = 23,511.24 × 10,752.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,700.08x = 252,806,959.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,806,959.22/15,700.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,102.27

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