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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,777.60, 23,666.40 and 10,555.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,777.60, 23,666.40 and 10,555.20 is: 15,832.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,777.60 : 23,666.40 = 10,555.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,777.60/23,666.40 = 10,555.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,777.60x = 23,666.40 × 10,555.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,777.60x = 249,803,585.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,803,585.28/15,777.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,832.80

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