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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,558.20, 23,311.38 and 10,932.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,558.20, 23,311.38 and 10,932.92 is: 16,381.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,558.20 : 23,311.38 = 10,932.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,558.20/23,311.38 = 10,932.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,558.20x = 23,311.38 × 10,932.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,558.20x = 254,861,452.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,861,452.63/15,558.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,381.17

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