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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,650.33, 23,416.62 and 10,979.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,650.33, 23,416.62 and 10,979.45 is: 16,427.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,650.33 : 23,416.62 = 10,979.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,650.33/23,416.62 = 10,979.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,650.33x = 23,416.62 × 10,979.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,650.33x = 257,101,491.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,101,491.38/15,650.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,427.87

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