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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,706.67, 23,579.99 and 10,183.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,706.67, 23,579.99 and 10,183.13 is: 15,287.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,706.67 : 23,579.99 = 10,183.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,706.67/23,579.99 = 10,183.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,706.67x = 23,579.99 × 10,183.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,706.67x = 240,118,103.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,118,103.57/15,706.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,287.65

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