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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,587.13, 23,372.50 and 10,658.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,587.13, 23,372.50 and 10,658.18 is: 15,981.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,587.13 : 23,372.50 = 10,658.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,587.13/23,372.50 = 10,658.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,587.13x = 23,372.50 × 10,658.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,587.13x = 249,108,363.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,108,363.82/15,587.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,981.67

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