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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,773.46, 23,660.04 and 10,828.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,773.46, 23,660.04 and 10,828.02 is: 16,241.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,773.46 : 23,660.04 = 10,828.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,773.46/23,660.04 = 10,828.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,773.46x = 23,660.04 × 10,828.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,773.46x = 256,191,386.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,191,386.32/15,773.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,241.93

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