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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,738.05, 23,630.33 and 10,505.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,738.05, 23,630.33 and 10,505.66 is: 15,774.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,738.05 : 23,630.33 = 10,505.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,738.05/23,630.33 = 10,505.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,738.05x = 23,630.33 × 10,505.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,738.05x = 248,252,120.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,252,120.78/15,738.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,774.01

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