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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,791.19, 23,686.90 and 10,845.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,791.19, 23,686.90 and 10,845.83 is: 16,268.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,791.19 : 23,686.90 = 10,845.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,791.19/23,686.90 = 10,845.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,791.19x = 23,686.90 × 10,845.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,791.19x = 256,904,122.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,904,122.73/15,791.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,268.83

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