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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,737.71, 23,606.52 and 10,792.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,737.71, 23,606.52 and 10,792.35 is: 16,188.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,737.71 : 23,606.52 = 10,792.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,737.71/23,606.52 = 10,792.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,737.71x = 23,606.52 × 10,792.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,737.71x = 254,769,826.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,769,826.12/15,737.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,188.49

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