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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,733.85, 23,569.61 and 10,191.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,733.85, 23,569.61 and 10,191.06 is: 15,266.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,733.85 : 23,569.61 = 10,191.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,733.85/23,569.61 = 10,191.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,733.85x = 23,569.61 × 10,191.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,733.85x = 240,199,258.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,199,258.73/15,733.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,266.41

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