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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,565.90, 23,312.40 and 10,608.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,565.90, 23,312.40 and 10,608.70 is: 15,888.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,565.90 : 23,312.40 = 10,608.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,565.90/23,312.40 = 10,608.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,565.90x = 23,312.40 × 10,608.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,565.90x = 247,314,257.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,314,257.88/15,565.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,888.21

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