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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,746.46, 23,619.63 and 10,801.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,746.46, 23,619.63 and 10,801.08 is: 16,201.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,746.46 : 23,619.63 = 10,801.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,746.46/23,619.63 = 10,801.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,746.46x = 23,619.63 × 10,801.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,746.46x = 255,117,513.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,117,513.20/15,746.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,201.58

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