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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,434.43, 23,166.85 and 10,997.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,434.43, 23,166.85 and 10,997.02 is: 16,506.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,434.43 : 23,166.85 = 10,997.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,434.43/23,166.85 = 10,997.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,434.43x = 23,166.85 × 10,997.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,434.43x = 254,766,312.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,766,312.79/15,434.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,506.36

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