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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,368.06, 23,035.68 and 10,972.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,368.06, 23,035.68 and 10,972.19 is: 16,446.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,368.06 : 23,035.68 = 10,972.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,368.06/23,035.68 = 10,972.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,368.06x = 23,035.68 × 10,972.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,368.06x = 252,751,742.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,751,742.56/15,368.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,446.57

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