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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,551.70, 23,327.55 and 10,886.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,551.70, 23,327.55 and 10,886.10 is: 16,329.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,551.70 : 23,327.55 = 10,886.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,551.70/23,327.55 = 10,886.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,551.70x = 23,327.55 × 10,886.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,551.70x = 253,946,042.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,946,042.06/15,551.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,329.15

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