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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,702.36, 23,538.93 and 10,774.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,702.36, 23,538.93 and 10,774.32 is: 16,151.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,702.36 : 23,538.93 = 10,774.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,702.36/23,538.93 = 10,774.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,702.36x = 23,538.93 × 10,774.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,702.36x = 253,615,964.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,615,964.28/15,702.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,151.46

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