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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,711.36, 23,533.92 and 10,757.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,711.36, 23,533.92 and 10,757.76 is: 16,113.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,711.36 : 23,533.92 = 10,757.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,711.36/23,533.92 = 10,757.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,711.36x = 23,533.92 × 10,757.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,711.36x = 253,172,263.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,172,263.22/15,711.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,113.96

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