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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,433.29, 23,110.40 and 10,682.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,433.29, 23,110.40 and 10,682.87 is: 15,996.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,433.29 : 23,110.40 = 10,682.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,433.29/23,110.40 = 10,682.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,433.29x = 23,110.40 × 10,682.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,433.29x = 246,885,398.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,885,398.85/15,433.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,996.94

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