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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,821.55, 23,682.90 and 10,560.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,821.55, 23,682.90 and 10,560.87 is: 15,808.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,821.55 : 23,682.90 = 10,560.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,821.55/23,682.90 = 10,560.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,821.55x = 23,682.90 × 10,560.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,821.55x = 250,112,028.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,112,028.12/15,821.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,808.31

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