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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,706.39, 23,567.56 and 10,445.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,706.39, 23,567.56 and 10,445.06 is: 15,672.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,706.39 : 23,567.56 = 10,445.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,706.39/23,567.56 = 10,445.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,706.39x = 23,567.56 × 10,445.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,706.39x = 246,164,578.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,164,578.25/15,706.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,672.89

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