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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,625.28, 23,421.44 and 10,693.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,625.28, 23,421.44 and 10,693.60 is: 16,029.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,625.28 : 23,421.44 = 10,693.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,625.28/23,421.44 = 10,693.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,625.28x = 23,421.44 × 10,693.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,625.28x = 250,459,510.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,459,510.78/15,625.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,029.12

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