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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,588.63, 23,374.75 and 10,659.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,588.63, 23,374.75 and 10,659.68 is: 15,983.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,588.63 : 23,374.75 = 10,659.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,588.63/23,374.75 = 10,659.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,588.63x = 23,374.75 × 10,659.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,588.63x = 249,167,355.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,167,355.08/15,588.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,983.92

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