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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,700.67, 23,570.99 and 10,177.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,700.67, 23,570.99 and 10,177.13 is: 15,278.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,700.67 : 23,570.99 = 10,177.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,700.67/23,570.99 = 10,177.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,700.67x = 23,570.99 × 10,177.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,700.67x = 239,885,113.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,885,113.83/15,700.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,278.65

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