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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,660.24, 23,444.28 and 10,453.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,660.24, 23,444.28 and 10,453.20 is: 15,649.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,660.24 : 23,444.28 = 10,453.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,660.24/23,444.28 = 10,453.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,660.24x = 23,444.28 × 10,453.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,660.24x = 245,067,747.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,067,747.70/15,660.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,649.04

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