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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,504.28, 23,213.82 and 10,828.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,504.28, 23,213.82 and 10,828.96 is: 16,213.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,504.28 : 23,213.82 = 10,828.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,504.28/23,213.82 = 10,828.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,504.28x = 23,213.82 × 10,828.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,504.28x = 251,381,528.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,381,528.23/15,504.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,213.69

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