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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,757.97, 23,636.95 and 10,812.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,757.97, 23,636.95 and 10,812.61 is: 16,218.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,757.97 : 23,636.95 = 10,812.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,757.97/23,636.95 = 10,812.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,757.97x = 23,636.95 × 10,812.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,757.97x = 255,577,121.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,577,121.94/15,757.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,218.91

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