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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,673.64, 23,518.55 and 10,412.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,673.64, 23,518.55 and 10,412.28 is: 15,623.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,673.64 : 23,518.55 = 10,412.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,673.64/23,518.55 = 10,412.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,673.64x = 23,518.55 × 10,412.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,673.64x = 244,881,675.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,881,675.73/15,673.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,623.80

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