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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,458.56, 23,187.84 and 10,997.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,458.56, 23,187.84 and 10,997.44 is: 16,496.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,458.56 : 23,187.84 = 10,997.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,458.56/23,187.84 = 10,997.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,458.56x = 23,187.84 × 10,997.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,458.56x = 255,006,879.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,006,879.13/15,458.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,496.16

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