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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,754.30, 23,631.45 and 10,808.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,754.30, 23,631.45 and 10,808.94 is: 16,213.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,754.30 : 23,631.45 = 10,808.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,754.30/23,631.45 = 10,808.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,754.30x = 23,631.45 × 10,808.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,754.30x = 255,430,925.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,430,925.16/15,754.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,213.41

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