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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,358.65, 22,983.30 and 10,656.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,358.65, 22,983.30 and 10,656.60 is: 15,946.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,358.65 : 22,983.30 = 10,656.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,358.65/22,983.30 = 10,656.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,358.65x = 22,983.30 × 10,656.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,358.65x = 244,923,834.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,923,834.78/15,358.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,946.96

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