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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,583.20, 23,348.88 and 10,956.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,583.20, 23,348.88 and 10,956.48 is: 16,416.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,583.20 : 23,348.88 = 10,956.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,583.20/23,348.88 = 10,956.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,583.20x = 23,348.88 × 10,956.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,583.20x = 255,821,536.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,821,536.74/15,583.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,416.50

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