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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,772.10, 23,621.70 and 10,814.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,772.10, 23,621.70 and 10,814.90 is: 16,197.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,772.10 : 23,621.70 = 10,814.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,772.10/23,621.70 = 10,814.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,772.10x = 23,621.70 × 10,814.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,772.10x = 255,466,323.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,466,323.33/15,772.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,197.36

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