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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,774.47, 23,645.72 and 10,231.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,774.47, 23,645.72 and 10,231.35 is: 15,336.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,774.47 : 23,645.72 = 10,231.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,774.47/23,645.72 = 10,231.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,774.47x = 23,645.72 × 10,231.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,774.47x = 241,927,586.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,927,586.17/15,774.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,336.66

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