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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,734.74, 23,602.08 and 10,789.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,734.74, 23,602.08 and 10,789.38 is: 16,184.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,734.74 : 23,602.08 = 10,789.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,734.74/23,602.08 = 10,789.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,734.74x = 23,602.08 × 10,789.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,734.74x = 254,651,809.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,651,809.91/15,734.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,184.05

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