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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,749.12, 23,623.74 and 10,803.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,749.12, 23,623.74 and 10,803.77 is: 16,205.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,749.12 : 23,623.74 = 10,803.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,749.12/23,623.74 = 10,803.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,749.12x = 23,623.74 × 10,803.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,749.12x = 255,225,512.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,225,512.56/15,749.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,205.70

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