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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,440.28, 23,159.80 and 10,746.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,440.28, 23,159.80 and 10,746.73 is: 16,119.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,440.28 : 23,159.80 = 10,746.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,440.28/23,159.80 = 10,746.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,440.28x = 23,159.80 × 10,746.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,440.28x = 248,892,117.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,892,117.45/15,440.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,119.66

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