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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,597.02, 23,360.28 and 10,937.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,597.02, 23,360.28 and 10,937.72 is: 16,381.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,597.02 : 23,360.28 = 10,937.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,597.02/23,360.28 = 10,937.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,597.02x = 23,360.28 × 10,937.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,597.02x = 255,508,201.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,508,201.76/15,597.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,381.86

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