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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,847.96, 23,777.34 and 10,604.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,847.96, 23,777.34 and 10,604.20 is: 15,909.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,847.96 : 23,777.34 = 10,604.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,847.96/23,777.34 = 10,604.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,847.96x = 23,777.34 × 10,604.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,847.96x = 252,139,668.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,139,668.83/15,847.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,909.91

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