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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,748.47, 23,622.68 and 10,803.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,748.47, 23,622.68 and 10,803.13 is: 16,204.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,748.47 : 23,622.68 = 10,803.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,748.47/23,622.68 = 10,803.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,748.47x = 23,622.68 × 10,803.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,748.47x = 255,198,850.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,198,850.94/15,748.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,204.68

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