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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,591.61, 23,391.06 and 10,663.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,591.61, 23,391.06 and 10,663.57 is: 15,997.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,591.61 : 23,391.06 = 10,663.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,591.61/23,391.06 = 10,663.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,591.61x = 23,391.06 × 10,663.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,591.61x = 249,432,088.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,432,088.73/15,591.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,997.85

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