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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,436.44, 23,163.75 and 10,696.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,436.44, 23,163.75 and 10,696.32 is: 16,050.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,436.44 : 23,163.75 = 10,696.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,436.44/23,163.75 = 10,696.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,436.44x = 23,163.75 × 10,696.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,436.44x = 247,766,882.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,766,882.40/15,436.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,050.78

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