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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,862.17, 23,788.38 and 10,963.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,862.17, 23,788.38 and 10,963.29 is: 16,441.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,862.17 : 23,788.38 = 10,963.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,862.17/23,788.38 = 10,963.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,862.17x = 23,788.38 × 10,963.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,862.17x = 260,798,908.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,798,908.57/15,862.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,441.57

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