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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,768, 23,651.94 and 10,822.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,768, 23,651.94 and 10,822.62 is: 16,233.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,768 : 23,651.94 = 10,822.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,768/23,651.94 = 10,822.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,768x = 23,651.94 × 10,822.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,768x = 255,975,958.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,975,958.88/15,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,233.89

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