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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,741.28, 23,611.89 and 10,795.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,741.28, 23,611.89 and 10,795.92 is: 16,193.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,741.28 : 23,611.89 = 10,795.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,741.28/23,611.89 = 10,795.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,741.28x = 23,611.89 × 10,795.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,741.28x = 254,912,079.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,912,079.28/15,741.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,193.86

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