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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,360.12, 23,059.86 and 10,451.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,360.12, 23,059.86 and 10,451.64 is: 15,690.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,360.12 : 23,059.86 = 10,451.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,360.12/23,059.86 = 10,451.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,360.12x = 23,059.86 × 10,451.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,360.12x = 241,013,355.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,013,355.17/15,360.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,690.85

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