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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,748.03, 23,622.01 and 10,802.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,748.03, 23,622.01 and 10,802.68 is: 16,204.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,748.03 : 23,622.01 = 10,802.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,748.03/23,622.01 = 10,802.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,748.03x = 23,622.01 × 10,802.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,748.03x = 255,181,014.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,181,014.99/15,748.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,204.00

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