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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,538.29, 23,290.92 and 10,595.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,538.29, 23,290.92 and 10,595.67 is: 15,882.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,538.29 : 23,290.92 = 10,595.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,538.29/23,290.92 = 10,595.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,538.29x = 23,290.92 × 10,595.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,538.29x = 246,782,902.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,782,902.32/15,538.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,882.24

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