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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,811.40, 23,717.10 and 10,821.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,811.40, 23,717.10 and 10,821.80 is: 16,232.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,811.40 : 23,717.10 = 10,821.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,811.40/23,717.10 = 10,821.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,811.40x = 23,717.10 × 10,821.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,811.40x = 256,661,712.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,661,712.78/15,811.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,232.70

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