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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,719.04, 23,566.05 and 10,773.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,719.04, 23,566.05 and 10,773.54 is: 16,151.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,719.04 : 23,566.05 = 10,773.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,719.04/23,566.05 = 10,773.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,719.04x = 23,566.05 × 10,773.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,719.04x = 253,889,782.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,889,782.32/15,719.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,151.74

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