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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,567.17, 23,341.77 and 10,642.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,567.17, 23,341.77 and 10,642.77 is: 15,958.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,567.17 : 23,341.77 = 10,642.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,567.17/23,341.77 = 10,642.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,567.17x = 23,341.77 × 10,642.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,567.17x = 248,421,089.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,421,089.50/15,567.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,958.02

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