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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,794.13, 23,691.30 and 10,848.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,794.13, 23,691.30 and 10,848.78 is: 16,273.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,794.13 : 23,691.30 = 10,848.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,794.13/23,691.30 = 10,848.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,794.13x = 23,691.30 × 10,848.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,794.13x = 257,021,583.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,021,583.16/15,794.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,273.24

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