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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.36, 23,298.96 and 10,604.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.36, 23,298.96 and 10,604.08 is: 15,903.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.36 : 23,298.96 = 10,604.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.36/23,298.96 = 10,604.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.36x = 23,298.96 × 10,604.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.36x = 247,064,035.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,064,035.76/15,535.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,903.34

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