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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,720.23, 23,565.69 and 10,792.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,720.23, 23,565.69 and 10,792.19 is: 16,178.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,720.23 : 23,565.69 = 10,792.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,720.23/23,565.69 = 10,792.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,720.23x = 23,565.69 × 10,792.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,720.23x = 254,325,403.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,325,403.96/15,720.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,178.22

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