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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,831.37, 23,737.47 and 10,895.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,831.37, 23,737.47 and 10,895.59 is: 16,336.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,831.37 : 23,737.47 = 10,895.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,831.37/23,737.47 = 10,895.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,831.37x = 23,737.47 × 10,895.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,831.37x = 258,633,740.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,633,740.76/15,831.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,336.79

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