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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,543.90, 23,279.40 and 10,586.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,543.90, 23,279.40 and 10,586.70 is: 15,855.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,543.90 : 23,279.40 = 10,586.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,543.90/23,279.40 = 10,586.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,543.90x = 23,279.40 × 10,586.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,543.90x = 246,452,023.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,452,023.98/15,543.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,855.22

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