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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,666.14, 23,521.08 and 10,417.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,666.14, 23,521.08 and 10,417.34 is: 15,640.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,666.14 : 23,521.08 = 10,417.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,666.14/23,521.08 = 10,417.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,666.14x = 23,521.08 × 10,417.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,666.14x = 245,026,969.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,026,969.92/15,666.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,640.55

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