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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,462.91, 23,198.99 and 10,968.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,462.91, 23,198.99 and 10,968.63 is: 16,456.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,462.91 : 23,198.99 = 10,968.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,462.91/23,198.99 = 10,968.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,462.91x = 23,198.99 × 10,968.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,462.91x = 254,461,137.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,461,137.68/15,462.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,456.23

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