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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,747.21, 23,620.77 and 10,801.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,747.21, 23,620.77 and 10,801.85 is: 16,202.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,747.21 : 23,620.77 = 10,801.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,747.21/23,620.77 = 10,801.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,747.21x = 23,620.77 × 10,801.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,747.21x = 255,147,896.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,147,896.32/15,747.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,202.74

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