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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,721.74, 23,567.94 and 10,793.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,721.74, 23,567.94 and 10,793.70 is: 16,180.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,721.74 : 23,567.94 = 10,793.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,721.74/23,567.94 = 10,793.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,721.74x = 23,567.94 × 10,793.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,721.74x = 254,385,273.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,385,273.98/15,721.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,180.48

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