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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,342.80, 23,014.20 and 10,677.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,342.80, 23,014.20 and 10,677.20 is: 16,015.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,342.80 : 23,014.20 = 10,677.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,342.80/23,014.20 = 10,677.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,342.80x = 23,014.20 × 10,677.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,342.80x = 245,727,216.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,727,216.24/15,342.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,015.80

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