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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,729.20, 23,593.78 and 10,783.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,729.20, 23,593.78 and 10,783.85 is: 16,175.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,729.20 : 23,593.78 = 10,783.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,729.20/23,593.78 = 10,783.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,729.20x = 23,593.78 × 10,783.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,729.20x = 254,431,812.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,431,812.68/15,729.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,175.76

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