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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,602.02, 23,390.07 and 10,908.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,602.02, 23,390.07 and 10,908.61 is: 16,353.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,602.02 : 23,390.07 = 10,908.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,602.02/23,390.07 = 10,908.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,602.02x = 23,390.07 × 10,908.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,602.02x = 255,153,151.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,153,151.50/15,602.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,353.85

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