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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,986.60, 23,958.30 and 10,706.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,986.60, 23,958.30 and 10,706.60 is: 16,045.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,986.60 : 23,958.30 = 10,706.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,986.60/23,958.30 = 10,706.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,986.60x = 23,958.30 × 10,706.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,986.60x = 256,511,934.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,511,934.78/15,986.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,045.43

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