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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,659.48, 23,430.36 and 10,988.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,659.48, 23,430.36 and 10,988.60 is: 16,441.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,659.48 : 23,430.36 = 10,988.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,659.48/23,430.36 = 10,988.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,659.48x = 23,430.36 × 10,988.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,659.48x = 257,466,853.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,466,853.90/15,659.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,441.60

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