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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,745.85, 23,618.74 and 10,800.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,745.85, 23,618.74 and 10,800.51 is: 16,200.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,745.85 : 23,618.74 = 10,800.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,745.85/23,618.74 = 10,800.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,745.85x = 23,618.74 × 10,800.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,745.85x = 255,094,410.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,094,410.56/15,745.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,200.74

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