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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,701.36, 23,537.43 and 10,773.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,701.36, 23,537.43 and 10,773.32 is: 16,149.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,701.36 : 23,537.43 = 10,773.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,701.36/23,537.43 = 10,773.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,701.36x = 23,537.43 × 10,773.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,701.36x = 253,576,147.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,576,147.68/15,701.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,149.95

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