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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,534.96, 23,290.29 and 10,592.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,534.96, 23,290.29 and 10,592.34 is: 15,880.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,534.96 : 23,290.29 = 10,592.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,534.96/23,290.29 = 10,592.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,534.96x = 23,290.29 × 10,592.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,534.96x = 246,698,670.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,698,670.38/15,534.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,880.23

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