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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,398.54, 23,040.14 and 10,966.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,398.54, 23,040.14 and 10,966.44 is: 16,408.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,398.54 : 23,040.14 = 10,966.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,398.54/23,040.14 = 10,966.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,398.54x = 23,040.14 × 10,966.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,398.54x = 252,668,344.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,668,344.47/15,398.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,408.59

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