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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,594.36, 23,395.20 and 10,666.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,594.36, 23,395.20 and 10,666.32 is: 16,001.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,594.36 : 23,395.20 = 10,666.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,594.36/23,395.20 = 10,666.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,594.36x = 23,395.20 × 10,666.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,594.36x = 249,540,689.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,540,689.66/15,594.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,001.98

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