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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,666.24, 23,453.28 and 10,459.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,666.24, 23,453.28 and 10,459.20 is: 15,658.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,666.24 : 23,453.28 = 10,459.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,666.24/23,453.28 = 10,459.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,666.24x = 23,453.28 × 10,459.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,666.24x = 245,302,546.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,302,546.18/15,666.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,658.04

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