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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,731.74, 23,597.58 and 10,786.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,731.74, 23,597.58 and 10,786.38 is: 16,179.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,731.74 : 23,597.58 = 10,786.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,731.74/23,597.58 = 10,786.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,731.74x = 23,597.58 × 10,786.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,731.74x = 254,532,464.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,532,464.96/15,731.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,179.55

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