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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,665.20, 23,497.80 and 10,999.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,665.20, 23,497.80 and 10,999.60 is: 16,499.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,665.20 : 23,497.80 = 10,999.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,665.20/23,497.80 = 10,999.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,665.20x = 23,497.80 × 10,999.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,665.20x = 258,466,400.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,466,400.88/15,665.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,499.40

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