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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,769.13, 23,605.38 and 10,211.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,769.13, 23,605.38 and 10,211.41 is: 15,285.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,769.13 : 23,605.38 = 10,211.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,769.13/23,605.38 = 10,211.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,769.13x = 23,605.38 × 10,211.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,769.13x = 241,044,154.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,044,154.37/15,769.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,285.83

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