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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,612.96, 23,406.48 and 10,670.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,612.96, 23,406.48 and 10,670.34 is: 15,996.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,612.96 : 23,406.48 = 10,670.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,612.96/23,406.48 = 10,670.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,612.96x = 23,406.48 × 10,670.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,612.96x = 249,755,099.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,755,099.80/15,612.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,996.65

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