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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,762.94, 23,644.44 and 10,817.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,762.94, 23,644.44 and 10,817.62 is: 16,226.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,762.94 : 23,644.44 = 10,817.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,762.94/23,644.44 = 10,817.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,762.94x = 23,644.44 × 10,817.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,762.94x = 255,776,567.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,776,567.03/15,762.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,226.45

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