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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,423.56, 23,078.50 and 10,907.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,423.56, 23,078.50 and 10,907.28 is: 16,320.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,423.56 : 23,078.50 = 10,907.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,423.56/23,078.50 = 10,907.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,423.56x = 23,078.50 × 10,907.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,423.56x = 251,723,661.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,723,661.48/15,423.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,320.72

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