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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,739.85, 23,555.10 and 10,819.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,739.85, 23,555.10 and 10,819.10 is: 16,191.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,739.85 : 23,555.10 = 10,819.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,739.85/23,555.10 = 10,819.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,739.85x = 23,555.10 × 10,819.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,739.85x = 254,844,982.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,844,982.41/15,739.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,191.07

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