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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,501.78, 23,252.67 and 10,905.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,501.78, 23,252.67 and 10,905.30 is: 16,357.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,501.78 : 23,252.67 = 10,905.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,501.78/23,252.67 = 10,905.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,501.78x = 23,252.67 × 10,905.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,501.78x = 253,577,342.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,577,342.15/15,501.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,357.95

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