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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,738.30, 23,598.81 and 10,809.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,738.30, 23,598.81 and 10,809.18 is: 16,207.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,738.30 : 23,598.81 = 10,809.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,738.30/23,598.81 = 10,809.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,738.30x = 23,598.81 × 10,809.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,738.30x = 255,083,785.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,083,785.08/15,738.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,207.84

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