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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,371.58, 23,040.92 and 10,975.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,371.58, 23,040.92 and 10,975.70 is: 16,451.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,371.58 : 23,040.92 = 10,975.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,371.58/23,040.92 = 10,975.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,371.58x = 23,040.92 × 10,975.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,371.58x = 252,890,225.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,890,225.64/15,371.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,451.80

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