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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,501.34, 23,233.55 and 10,795.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,501.34, 23,233.55 and 10,795.87 is: 16,180.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,501.34 : 23,233.55 = 10,795.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,501.34/23,233.55 = 10,795.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,501.34x = 23,233.55 × 10,795.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,501.34x = 250,826,411.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,826,411.33/15,501.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,180.95

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