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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,659.08, 23,475.42 and 10,716.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,659.08, 23,475.42 and 10,716.52 is: 16,065.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,659.08 : 23,475.42 = 10,716.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,659.08/23,475.42 = 10,716.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,659.08x = 23,475.42 × 10,716.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,659.08x = 251,574,807.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,574,807.94/15,659.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,065.75

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