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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,358.47, 23,050.67 and 10,611.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,358.47, 23,050.67 and 10,611.87 is: 15,926.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,358.47 : 23,050.67 = 10,611.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,358.47/23,050.67 = 10,611.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,358.47x = 23,050.67 × 10,611.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,358.47x = 244,610,713.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,610,713.45/15,358.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,926.76

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