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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,498.84, 23,197.39 and 10,987.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,498.84, 23,197.39 and 10,987.25 is: 16,444.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,498.84 : 23,197.39 = 10,987.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,498.84/23,197.39 = 10,987.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,498.84x = 23,197.39 × 10,987.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,498.84x = 254,875,379.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,875,379.82/15,498.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,444.80

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