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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,861.66, 23,776.65 and 10,601.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,861.66, 23,776.65 and 10,601.10 is: 15,891.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,861.66 : 23,776.65 = 10,601.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,861.66/23,776.65 = 10,601.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,861.66x = 23,776.65 × 10,601.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,861.66x = 252,058,644.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,058,644.32/15,861.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,891.06

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