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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,639.21, 23,445.86 and 10,696.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,639.21, 23,445.86 and 10,696.59 is: 16,036.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,639.21 : 23,445.86 = 10,696.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,639.21/23,445.86 = 10,696.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,639.21x = 23,445.86 × 10,696.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,639.21x = 250,790,698.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,790,698.13/15,639.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,036.02

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