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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,723.30, 23,584.95 and 10,777.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,723.30, 23,584.95 and 10,777.95 is: 16,166.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,723.30 : 23,584.95 = 10,777.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,723.30/23,584.95 = 10,777.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,723.30x = 23,584.95 × 10,777.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,723.30x = 254,197,411.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,197,411.85/15,723.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,166.93

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