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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,470.16, 23,197.64 and 10,792.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,470.16, 23,197.64 and 10,792.40 is: 16,183.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,470.16 : 23,197.64 = 10,792.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,470.16/23,197.64 = 10,792.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,470.16x = 23,197.64 × 10,792.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,470.16x = 250,358,209.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,358,209.94/15,470.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,183.30

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