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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,772.40, 23,626.20 and 10,847.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,772.40, 23,626.20 and 10,847.60 is: 16,249.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,772.40 : 23,626.20 = 10,847.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,772.40/23,626.20 = 10,847.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,772.40x = 23,626.20 × 10,847.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,772.40x = 256,287,567.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,287,567.12/15,772.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,249.12

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