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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,587.20, 23,354.88 and 10,960.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,587.20, 23,354.88 and 10,960.48 is: 16,422.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,587.20 : 23,354.88 = 10,960.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,587.20/23,354.88 = 10,960.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,587.20x = 23,354.88 × 10,960.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,587.20x = 255,980,695.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,980,695.14/15,587.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,422.49

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