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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,853.91, 23,792.81 and 10,844.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,853.91, 23,792.81 and 10,844.30 is: 16,274.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,853.91 : 23,792.81 = 10,844.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,853.91/23,792.81 = 10,844.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,853.91x = 23,792.81 × 10,844.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,853.91x = 258,016,374.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,016,374.74/15,853.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,274.63

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