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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,736.71, 23,605.02 and 10,791.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,736.71, 23,605.02 and 10,791.35 is: 16,186.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,736.71 : 23,605.02 = 10,791.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,736.71/23,605.02 = 10,791.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,736.71x = 23,605.02 × 10,791.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,736.71x = 254,729,914.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,729,914.55/15,736.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,186.99

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