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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,590.43, 23,385.44 and 10,580.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,590.43, 23,385.44 and 10,580.38 is: 15,870.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,590.43 : 23,385.44 = 10,580.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,590.43/23,385.44 = 10,580.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,590.43x = 23,385.44 × 10,580.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,590.43x = 247,426,809.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,426,809.65/15,590.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,870.43

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