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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,749.44, 23,596.96 and 10,127.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,749.44, 23,596.96 and 10,127.68 is: 15,174.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,749.44 : 23,596.96 = 10,127.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,749.44/23,596.96 = 10,127.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,749.44x = 23,596.96 × 10,127.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,749.44x = 238,982,459.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,982,459.85/15,749.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,174.03

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