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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,741.85, 23,612.75 and 10,796.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,741.85, 23,612.75 and 10,796.50 is: 16,194.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,741.85 : 23,612.75 = 10,796.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,741.85/23,612.75 = 10,796.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,741.85x = 23,612.75 × 10,796.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,741.85x = 254,934,982.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,934,982.85/15,741.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,194.73

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