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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,599.48, 23,415.42 and 10,441.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,599.48, 23,415.42 and 10,441.40 is: 15,672.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,599.48 : 23,415.42 = 10,441.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,599.48/23,415.42 = 10,441.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,599.48x = 23,415.42 × 10,441.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,599.48x = 244,489,766.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,489,766.39/15,599.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,672.94

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