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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,719.11, 23,564.01 and 10,791.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,719.11, 23,564.01 and 10,791.07 is: 16,176.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,719.11 : 23,564.01 = 10,791.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,719.11/23,564.01 = 10,791.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,719.11x = 23,564.01 × 10,791.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,719.11x = 254,280,881.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,280,881.39/15,719.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,176.54

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