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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,844.29, 23,775.35 and 10,917.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,844.29, 23,775.35 and 10,917.87 is: 16,382.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,844.29 : 23,775.35 = 10,917.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,844.29/23,775.35 = 10,917.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,844.29x = 23,775.35 × 10,917.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,844.29x = 259,576,125.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,576,125.92/15,844.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,382.94

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