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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,576.99, 23,330.31 and 10,917.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,576.99, 23,330.31 and 10,917.74 is: 16,351.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,576.99 : 23,330.31 = 10,917.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,576.99/23,330.31 = 10,917.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,576.99x = 23,330.31 × 10,917.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,576.99x = 254,714,296.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,714,296.33/15,576.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,351.96

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