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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,748.46, 23,622.62 and 10,803.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,748.46, 23,622.62 and 10,803.08 is: 16,204.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,748.46 : 23,622.62 = 10,803.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,748.46/23,622.62 = 10,803.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,748.46x = 23,622.62 × 10,803.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,748.46x = 255,197,053.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,197,053.67/15,748.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,204.57

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