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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.90, 23,196.94 and 10,716.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.90, 23,196.94 and 10,716.42 is: 16,074.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.90 : 23,196.94 = 10,716.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.90/23,196.94 = 10,716.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.90x = 23,196.94 × 10,716.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.90x = 248,588,151.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,588,151.75/15,464.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,074.35

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