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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,792.58, 23,688.82 and 10,847.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,792.58, 23,688.82 and 10,847.23 is: 16,270.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,792.58 : 23,688.82 = 10,847.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,792.58/23,688.82 = 10,847.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,792.58x = 23,688.82 × 10,847.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,792.58x = 256,958,033.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,958,033.31/15,792.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,270.81

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