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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,602.20, 23,377.38 and 10,975.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,602.20, 23,377.38 and 10,975.48 is: 16,444.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,602.20 : 23,377.38 = 10,975.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,602.20/23,377.38 = 10,975.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,602.20x = 23,377.38 × 10,975.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,602.20x = 256,577,966.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,577,966.64/15,602.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,444.99

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