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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,702.67, 23,573.99 and 10,179.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,702.67, 23,573.99 and 10,179.13 is: 15,281.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,702.67 : 23,573.99 = 10,179.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,702.67/23,573.99 = 10,179.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,702.67x = 23,573.99 × 10,179.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,702.67x = 239,962,708.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,962,708.83/15,702.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,281.65

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