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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,570.70, 23,356.05 and 10,880.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,570.70, 23,356.05 and 10,880.80 is: 16,321.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,570.70 : 23,356.05 = 10,880.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,570.70/23,356.05 = 10,880.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,570.70x = 23,356.05 × 10,880.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,570.70x = 254,132,508.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,132,508.84/15,570.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,321.20

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