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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,737.76, 23,614.74 and 10,811.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,737.76, 23,614.74 and 10,811.34 is: 16,222.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,737.76 : 23,614.74 = 10,811.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,737.76/23,614.74 = 10,811.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,737.76x = 23,614.74 × 10,811.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,737.76x = 255,306,983.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,306,983.15/15,737.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,222.57

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