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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,519.81, 23,238.36 and 10,599.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,519.81, 23,238.36 and 10,599.06 is: 15,870.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,519.81 : 23,238.36 = 10,599.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,519.81/23,238.36 = 10,599.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,519.81x = 23,238.36 × 10,599.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,519.81x = 246,304,771.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,304,771.94/15,519.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,870.35

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