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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,402.56, 23,069.28 and 10,806.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,402.56, 23,069.28 and 10,806.08 is: 16,184.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,402.56 : 23,069.28 = 10,806.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,402.56/23,069.28 = 10,806.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,402.56x = 23,069.28 × 10,806.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,402.56x = 249,288,485.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,288,485.22/15,402.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,184.87

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