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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,416.57, 23,068.02 and 10,900.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,416.57, 23,068.02 and 10,900.28 is: 16,310.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,416.57 : 23,068.02 = 10,900.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,416.57/23,068.02 = 10,900.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,416.57x = 23,068.02 × 10,900.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,416.57x = 251,447,877.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,447,877.05/15,416.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,310.23

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