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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,453.28, 23,179.98 and 10,856.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,453.28, 23,179.98 and 10,856.80 is: 16,285.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,453.28 : 23,179.98 = 10,856.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,453.28/23,179.98 = 10,856.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,453.28x = 23,179.98 × 10,856.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,453.28x = 251,660,406.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,660,406.86/15,453.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,285.24

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