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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,786.66, 23,663.97 and 10,243.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,786.66, 23,663.97 and 10,243.53 is: 15,354.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,786.66 : 23,663.97 = 10,243.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,786.66/23,663.97 = 10,243.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,786.66x = 23,663.97 × 10,243.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,786.66x = 242,402,586.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,402,586.61/15,786.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,354.90

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