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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,442.08, 23,170.56 and 10,705.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,442.08, 23,170.56 and 10,705.56 is: 16,063.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,442.08 : 23,170.56 = 10,705.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,442.08/23,170.56 = 10,705.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,442.08x = 23,170.56 × 10,705.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,442.08x = 248,053,820.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,053,820.31/15,442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,063.50

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