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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,460.56, 23,190.84 and 10,999.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,460.56, 23,190.84 and 10,999.44 is: 16,499.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,460.56 : 23,190.84 = 10,999.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,460.56/23,190.84 = 10,999.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,460.56x = 23,190.84 × 10,999.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,460.56x = 255,086,253.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,086,253.13/15,460.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,499.16

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