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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,769.46, 23,605.88 and 10,211.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,769.46, 23,605.88 and 10,211.73 is: 15,286.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,769.46 : 23,605.88 = 10,211.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,769.46/23,605.88 = 10,211.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,769.46x = 23,605.88 × 10,211.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,769.46x = 241,056,821.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,056,821.91/15,769.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,286.31

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