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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,653.93, 23,480.85 and 10,399.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,653.93, 23,480.85 and 10,399.19 is: 15,598.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,653.93 : 23,480.85 = 10,399.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,653.93/23,480.85 = 10,399.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,653.93x = 23,480.85 × 10,399.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,653.93x = 244,181,742.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,181,742.10/15,653.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,598.76

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