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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,433.43, 23,165.35 and 10,996.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,433.43, 23,165.35 and 10,996.02 is: 16,504.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,433.43 : 23,165.35 = 10,996.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,433.43/23,165.35 = 10,996.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,433.43x = 23,165.35 × 10,996.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,433.43x = 254,726,624.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,726,624.42/15,433.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,504.87

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