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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,659.36, 23,455.92 and 10,705.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,659.36, 23,455.92 and 10,705.76 is: 16,036.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,659.36 : 23,455.92 = 10,705.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,659.36/23,455.92 = 10,705.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,659.36x = 23,455.92 × 10,705.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,659.36x = 251,113,450.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,113,450.10/15,659.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,036.00

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