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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,746.47, 23,619.67 and 10,801.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,746.47, 23,619.67 and 10,801.14 is: 16,201.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,746.47 : 23,619.67 = 10,801.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,746.47/23,619.67 = 10,801.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,746.47x = 23,619.67 × 10,801.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,746.47x = 255,119,362.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,119,362.42/15,746.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,201.69

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