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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,360.48, 23,000.49 and 10,666.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,360.48, 23,000.49 and 10,666.26 is: 15,971.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,360.48 : 23,000.49 = 10,666.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,360.48/23,000.49 = 10,666.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,360.48x = 23,000.49 × 10,666.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,360.48x = 245,329,206.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,329,206.47/15,360.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,971.45

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