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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,406.83, 23,115.20 and 10,682.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,406.83, 23,115.20 and 10,682.91 is: 16,027.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,406.83 : 23,115.20 = 10,682.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,406.83/23,115.20 = 10,682.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,406.83x = 23,115.20 × 10,682.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,406.83x = 246,937,547.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,937,547.82/15,406.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,027.80

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