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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,592.36, 23,392.19 and 10,664.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,592.36, 23,392.19 and 10,664.32 is: 15,998.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,592.36 : 23,392.19 = 10,664.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,592.36/23,392.19 = 10,664.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,592.36x = 23,392.19 × 10,664.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,592.36x = 249,461,629.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,461,629.38/15,592.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,998.97

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