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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,590.36, 23,389.19 and 10,662.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,590.36, 23,389.19 and 10,662.32 is: 15,995.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,590.36 : 23,389.19 = 10,662.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,590.36/23,389.19 = 10,662.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,590.36x = 23,389.19 × 10,662.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,590.36x = 249,382,858.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,382,858.06/15,590.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,995.97

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