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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,606.20, 23,383.38 and 10,979.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,606.20, 23,383.38 and 10,979.48 is: 16,450.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,606.20 : 23,383.38 = 10,979.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,606.20/23,383.38 = 10,979.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,606.20x = 23,383.38 × 10,979.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,606.20x = 256,737,353.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,737,353.04/15,606.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,450.98

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