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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,735.97, 23,603.96 and 10,790.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,735.97, 23,603.96 and 10,790.61 is: 16,185.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,735.97 : 23,603.96 = 10,790.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,735.97/23,603.96 = 10,790.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,735.97x = 23,603.96 × 10,790.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,735.97x = 254,701,126.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,701,126.82/15,735.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,185.92

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