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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,713.46, 23,567.76 and 10,205.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,713.46, 23,567.76 and 10,205.87 is: 15,307.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,713.46 : 23,567.76 = 10,205.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,713.46/23,567.76 = 10,205.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,713.46x = 23,567.76 × 10,205.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,713.46x = 240,529,376.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,529,376.91/15,713.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,307.22

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