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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.67, 21,430.05 and 10,993.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.67, 21,430.05 and 10,993.23 is: 15,164.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.67 : 21,430.05 = 10,993.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.67/21,430.05 = 10,993.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.67x = 21,430.05 × 10,993.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.67x = 235,585,427.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,585,427.34/15,535.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,164.17

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