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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,342.40, 23,013.60 and 10,676.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,342.40, 23,013.60 and 10,676.80 is: 16,015.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,342.40 : 23,013.60 = 10,676.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,342.40/23,013.60 = 10,676.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,342.40x = 23,013.60 × 10,676.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,342.40x = 245,711,604.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,711,604.48/15,342.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,015.20

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