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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,461.91, 23,197.49 and 10,967.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,461.91, 23,197.49 and 10,967.63 is: 16,454.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,461.91 : 23,197.49 = 10,967.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,461.91/23,197.49 = 10,967.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,461.91x = 23,197.49 × 10,967.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,461.91x = 254,421,487.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,421,487.25/15,461.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,454.73

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