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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,726.35, 23,607.30 and 10,760.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,726.35, 23,607.30 and 10,760.50 is: 16,152.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,726.35 : 23,607.30 = 10,760.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,726.35/23,607.30 = 10,760.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,726.35x = 23,607.30 × 10,760.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,726.35x = 254,026,228.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,026,228.19/15,726.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,152.90

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