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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,588.56, 23,335.53 and 10,045.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,588.56, 23,335.53 and 10,045.86 is: 15,038.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,588.56 : 23,335.53 = 10,045.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,588.56/23,335.53 = 10,045.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,588.56x = 23,335.53 × 10,045.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,588.56x = 234,425,467.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,425,467.41/15,588.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,038.31

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