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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,359.73, 22,999.37 and 10,665.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,359.73, 22,999.37 and 10,665.51 is: 15,970.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,359.73 : 22,999.37 = 10,665.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,359.73/22,999.37 = 10,665.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,359.73x = 22,999.37 × 10,665.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,359.73x = 245,299,957.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,299,957.40/15,359.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,970.33

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