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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,663.36, 23,469.84 and 10,716.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,663.36, 23,469.84 and 10,716.24 is: 16,057.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,663.36 : 23,469.84 = 10,716.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,663.36/23,469.84 = 10,716.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,663.36x = 23,469.84 × 10,716.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,663.36x = 251,508,438.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,508,438.20/15,663.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,057.12

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