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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,438.20, 23,157.77 and 10,689.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,438.20, 23,157.77 and 10,689.71 is: 16,034.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,438.20 : 23,157.77 = 10,689.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,438.20/23,157.77 = 10,689.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,438.20x = 23,157.77 × 10,689.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,438.20x = 247,549,676.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,549,676.31/15,438.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,034.88

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