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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,752.17, 23,628.26 and 10,806.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,752.17, 23,628.26 and 10,806.82 is: 16,210.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,752.17 : 23,628.26 = 10,806.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,752.17/23,628.26 = 10,806.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,752.17x = 23,628.26 × 10,806.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,752.17x = 255,346,259.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,346,259.89/15,752.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,210.23

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