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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,450.39, 23,168.03 and 10,772.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,450.39, 23,168.03 and 10,772.64 is: 16,153.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,450.39 : 23,168.03 = 10,772.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,450.39/23,168.03 = 10,772.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,450.39x = 23,168.03 × 10,772.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,450.39x = 249,580,792.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,580,792.84/15,450.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,153.69

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