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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,732.34, 23,567.36 and 10,189.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,732.34, 23,567.36 and 10,189.56 is: 15,264.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,732.34 : 23,567.36 = 10,189.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,732.34/23,567.36 = 10,189.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,732.34x = 23,567.36 × 10,189.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,732.34x = 240,141,066.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,141,066.19/15,732.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,264.16

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