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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,357.17, 23,007.81 and 10,667.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,357.17, 23,007.81 and 10,667.27 is: 15,981.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,357.17 : 23,007.81 = 10,667.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,357.17/23,007.81 = 10,667.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,357.17x = 23,007.81 × 10,667.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,357.17x = 245,430,521.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,430,521.38/15,357.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,981.49

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