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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,657.48, 23,475.24 and 10,394.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,657.48, 23,475.24 and 10,394.10 is: 15,583.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,657.48 : 23,475.24 = 10,394.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,657.48/23,475.24 = 10,394.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,657.48x = 23,475.24 × 10,394.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,657.48x = 244,003,992.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,003,992.08/15,657.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,583.86

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