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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,476.96, 23,174.24 and 10,556.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,476.96, 23,174.24 and 10,556.32 is: 15,806.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,476.96 : 23,174.24 = 10,556.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,476.96/23,174.24 = 10,556.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,476.96x = 23,174.24 × 10,556.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,476.96x = 244,634,693.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,634,693.20/15,476.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,806.38

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