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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,718.73, 23,563.45 and 10,790.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,718.73, 23,563.45 and 10,790.69 is: 16,175.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,718.73 : 23,563.45 = 10,790.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,718.73/23,563.45 = 10,790.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,718.73x = 23,563.45 × 10,790.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,718.73x = 254,265,884.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,265,884.28/15,718.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,175.98

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