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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,751.14, 23,626.71 and 10,805.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,751.14, 23,626.71 and 10,805.79 is: 16,208.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,751.14 : 23,626.71 = 10,805.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,751.14/23,626.71 = 10,805.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,751.14x = 23,626.71 × 10,805.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,751.14x = 255,305,266.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,305,266.65/15,751.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,208.69

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