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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,742.61, 23,613.87 and 10,797.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,742.61, 23,613.87 and 10,797.25 is: 16,195.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,742.61 : 23,613.87 = 10,797.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,742.61/23,613.87 = 10,797.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,742.61x = 23,613.87 × 10,797.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,742.61x = 254,964,798.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,964,798.82/15,742.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,195.85

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