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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,795.84, 23,701.92 and 10,869.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,795.84, 23,701.92 and 10,869.60 is: 16,310.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,795.84 : 23,701.92 = 10,869.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,795.84/23,701.92 = 10,869.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,795.84x = 23,701.92 × 10,869.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,795.84x = 257,630,389.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,630,389.63/15,795.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,310.02

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