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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.67, 21,431.43 and 10,994.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.67, 21,431.43 and 10,994.23 is: 15,165.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.67 : 21,431.43 = 10,994.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.67/21,431.43 = 10,994.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.67x = 21,431.43 × 10,994.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.67x = 235,622,070.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,622,070.65/15,536.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,165.55

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