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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,867.67, 23,796.63 and 10,968.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,867.67, 23,796.63 and 10,968.79 is: 16,449.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,867.67 : 23,796.63 = 10,968.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,867.67/23,796.63 = 10,968.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,867.67x = 23,796.63 × 10,968.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,867.67x = 261,020,237.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,020,237.18/15,867.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,449.82

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