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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,642.51, 23,444.99 and 10,936.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,642.51, 23,444.99 and 10,936.86 is: 16,392.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,642.51 : 23,444.99 = 10,936.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,642.51/23,444.99 = 10,936.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,642.51x = 23,444.99 × 10,936.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,642.51x = 256,414,456.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,414,456.11/15,642.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,392.16

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