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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,461.42, 23,196.74 and 10,967.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,461.42, 23,196.74 and 10,967.13 is: 16,453.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,461.42 : 23,196.74 = 10,967.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,461.42/23,196.74 = 10,967.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,461.42x = 23,196.74 × 10,967.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,461.42x = 254,401,608.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,401,608.32/15,461.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,453.97

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