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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,539.36, 23,304.96 and 10,608.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,539.36, 23,304.96 and 10,608.08 is: 15,909.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,539.36 : 23,304.96 = 10,608.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,539.36/23,304.96 = 10,608.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,539.36x = 23,304.96 × 10,608.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,539.36x = 247,220,880.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,220,880.08/15,539.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,909.33

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