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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,771.84, 23,635.08 and 10,847.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,771.84, 23,635.08 and 10,847.04 is: 16,254.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,771.84 : 23,635.08 = 10,847.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,771.84/23,635.08 = 10,847.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,771.84x = 23,635.08 × 10,847.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,771.84x = 256,370,658.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,370,658.16/15,771.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,254.96

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