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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,404.58, 23,111.82 and 10,680.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,404.58, 23,111.82 and 10,680.66 is: 16,024.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,404.58 : 23,111.82 = 10,680.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,404.58/23,111.82 = 10,680.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,404.58x = 23,111.82 × 10,680.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,404.58x = 246,849,491.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,849,491.40/15,404.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,024.42

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