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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,774.84, 23,646.33 and 10,231.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,774.84, 23,646.33 and 10,231.74 is: 15,337.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,774.84 : 23,646.33 = 10,231.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,774.84/23,646.33 = 10,231.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,774.84x = 23,646.33 × 10,231.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,774.84x = 241,943,100.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,943,100.51/15,774.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,337.28

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