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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,744.88, 23,617.28 and 10,799.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,744.88, 23,617.28 and 10,799.52 is: 16,199.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,744.88 : 23,617.28 = 10,799.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,744.88/23,617.28 = 10,799.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,744.88x = 23,617.28 × 10,799.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,744.88x = 255,055,287.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,055,287.71/15,744.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,199.25

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