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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,667.65, 23,509.53 and 10,406.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,667.65, 23,509.53 and 10,406.30 is: 15,614.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,667.65 : 23,509.53 = 10,406.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,667.65/23,509.53 = 10,406.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,667.65x = 23,509.53 × 10,406.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,667.65x = 244,647,104.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,647,104.49/15,667.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,614.79

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