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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,734.97, 23,602.46 and 10,789.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,734.97, 23,602.46 and 10,789.61 is: 16,184.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,734.97 : 23,602.46 = 10,789.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,734.97/23,602.46 = 10,789.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,734.97x = 23,602.46 × 10,789.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,734.97x = 254,661,166.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,661,166.48/15,734.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,184.41

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