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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,718.11, 23,562.51 and 10,790.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,718.11, 23,562.51 and 10,790.07 is: 16,175.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,718.11 : 23,562.51 = 10,790.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,718.11/23,562.51 = 10,790.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,718.11x = 23,562.51 × 10,790.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,718.11x = 254,241,014.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,241,014.46/15,718.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,175.04

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