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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,457.20, 23,171.40 and 10,777.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,457.20, 23,171.40 and 10,777.20 is: 16,155.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,457.20 : 23,171.40 = 10,777.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,457.20/23,171.40 = 10,777.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,457.20x = 23,171.40 × 10,777.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,457.20x = 249,722,812.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,722,812.08/15,457.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,155.76

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