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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,772.32, 23,648.76 and 10,848.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,772.32, 23,648.76 and 10,848.06 is: 16,265.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,772.32 : 23,648.76 = 10,848.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,772.32/23,648.76 = 10,848.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,772.32x = 23,648.76 × 10,848.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,772.32x = 256,543,167.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,543,167.41/15,772.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,265.40

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