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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,433.93, 23,166.10 and 10,996.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,433.93, 23,166.10 and 10,996.52 is: 16,505.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,433.93 : 23,166.10 = 10,996.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,433.93/23,166.10 = 10,996.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,433.93x = 23,166.10 × 10,996.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,433.93x = 254,746,481.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,746,481.97/15,433.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,505.62

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