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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,516.29, 23,255.94 and 10,810.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,516.29, 23,255.94 and 10,810.82 is: 16,203.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,516.29 : 23,255.94 = 10,810.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,516.29/23,255.94 = 10,810.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,516.29x = 23,255.94 × 10,810.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,516.29x = 251,415,781.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,415,781.27/15,516.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,203.34

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