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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,737.22, 23,605.83 and 10,791.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,737.22, 23,605.83 and 10,791.86 is: 16,187.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,737.22 : 23,605.83 = 10,791.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,737.22/23,605.83 = 10,791.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,737.22x = 23,605.83 × 10,791.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,737.22x = 254,750,694.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,750,694.51/15,737.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,187.78

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