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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,757.81, 23,617.91 and 10,988.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,757.81, 23,617.91 and 10,988.19 is: 16,469.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,757.81 : 23,617.91 = 10,988.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,757.81/23,617.91 = 10,988.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,757.81x = 23,617.91 × 10,988.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,757.81x = 259,518,109.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,518,109.95/15,757.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,469.18

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