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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,718.23, 23,562.70 and 10,790.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,718.23, 23,562.70 and 10,790.19 is: 16,175.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,718.23 : 23,562.70 = 10,790.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,718.23/23,562.70 = 10,790.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,718.23x = 23,562.70 × 10,790.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,718.23x = 254,245,955.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,245,955.96/15,718.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,175.23

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