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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,655.59, 23,424.48 and 10,984.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,655.59, 23,424.48 and 10,984.73 is: 16,435.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,655.59 : 23,424.48 = 10,984.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,655.59/23,424.48 = 10,984.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,655.59x = 23,424.48 × 10,984.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,655.59x = 257,311,471.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,311,471.07/15,655.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,435.76

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