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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,537.36, 23,301.96 and 10,606.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,537.36, 23,301.96 and 10,606.08 is: 15,906.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,537.36 : 23,301.96 = 10,606.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,537.36/23,301.96 = 10,606.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,537.36x = 23,301.96 × 10,606.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,537.36x = 247,142,451.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,142,451.92/15,537.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,906.33

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