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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,844.83, 23,762.37 and 10,945.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,844.83, 23,762.37 and 10,945.95 is: 16,415.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,844.83 : 23,762.37 = 10,945.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,844.83/23,762.37 = 10,945.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,844.83x = 23,762.37 × 10,945.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,844.83x = 260,101,665.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,101,665.84/15,844.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,415.56

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