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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,601.27, 23,388.94 and 10,907.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,601.27, 23,388.94 and 10,907.86 is: 16,352.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,601.27 : 23,388.94 = 10,907.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,601.27/23,388.94 = 10,907.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,601.27x = 23,388.94 × 10,907.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,601.27x = 255,123,283.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,123,283.07/15,601.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,352.73

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