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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,518.67, 23,236.69 and 10,597.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,518.67, 23,236.69 and 10,597.92 is: 15,868.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,518.67 : 23,236.69 = 10,597.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,518.67/23,236.69 = 10,597.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,518.67x = 23,236.69 × 10,597.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,518.67x = 246,260,581.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,260,581.68/15,518.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,868.67

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