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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,657.46, 23,480.42 and 10,975.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,657.46, 23,480.42 and 10,975.08 is: 16,458.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,657.46 : 23,480.42 = 10,975.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,657.46/23,480.42 = 10,975.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,657.46x = 23,480.42 × 10,975.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,657.46x = 257,699,389.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,699,389.03/15,657.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,458.57

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