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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,603.93, 23,406.78 and 10,604.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,603.93, 23,406.78 and 10,604.19 is: 15,906.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,603.93 : 23,406.78 = 10,604.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,603.93/23,406.78 = 10,604.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,603.93x = 23,406.78 × 10,604.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,603.93x = 248,209,942.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,209,942.41/15,603.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,906.89

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