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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,701.59, 23,549.93 and 10,193.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,701.59, 23,549.93 and 10,193.99 is: 15,289.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,701.59 : 23,549.93 = 10,193.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,701.59/23,549.93 = 10,193.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,701.59x = 23,549.93 × 10,193.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,701.59x = 240,067,699.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,067,699.95/15,701.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,289.39

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