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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,663.98, 23,467.66 and 10,386.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,663.98, 23,467.66 and 10,386.43 is: 15,560.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,663.98 : 23,467.66 = 10,386.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,663.98/23,467.66 = 10,386.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,663.98x = 23,467.66 × 10,386.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,663.98x = 243,745,123.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,745,123.22/15,663.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,560.87

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