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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,324.80, 22,987.20 and 10,659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,324.80, 22,987.20 and 10,659.20 is: 15,988.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,324.80 : 22,987.20 = 10,659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,324.80/22,987.20 = 10,659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,324.80x = 22,987.20 × 10,659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,324.80x = 245,025,162.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,025,162.24/15,324.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,988.80

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