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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,747.03, 23,620.51 and 10,801.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,747.03, 23,620.51 and 10,801.68 is: 16,202.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,747.03 : 23,620.51 = 10,801.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,747.03/23,620.51 = 10,801.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,747.03x = 23,620.51 × 10,801.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,747.03x = 255,141,190.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,141,190.46/15,747.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,202.50

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