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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,523.08, 23,285.79 and 10,641.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,523.08, 23,285.79 and 10,641.12 is: 15,962.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,523.08 : 23,285.79 = 10,641.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,523.08/23,285.79 = 10,641.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,523.08x = 23,285.79 × 10,641.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,523.08x = 247,786,885.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,786,885.68/15,523.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,962.48

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