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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,719.23, 23,564.19 and 10,791.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,719.23, 23,564.19 and 10,791.19 is: 16,176.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,719.23 : 23,564.19 = 10,791.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,719.23/23,564.19 = 10,791.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,719.23x = 23,564.19 × 10,791.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,719.23x = 254,285,651.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,285,651.49/15,719.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,176.72

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