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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,744.41, 23,616.58 and 10,799.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,744.41, 23,616.58 and 10,799.05 is: 16,198.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,744.41 : 23,616.58 = 10,799.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,744.41/23,616.58 = 10,799.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,744.41x = 23,616.58 × 10,799.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,744.41x = 255,036,628.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,036,628.25/15,744.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,198.55

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