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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,712.36, 23,535.42 and 10,758.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,712.36, 23,535.42 and 10,758.76 is: 16,115.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,712.36 : 23,535.42 = 10,758.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,712.36/23,535.42 = 10,758.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,712.36x = 23,535.42 × 10,758.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,712.36x = 253,211,935.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,211,935.28/15,712.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,115.46

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