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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,869.67, 23,799.63 and 10,970.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,869.67, 23,799.63 and 10,970.79 is: 16,452.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,869.67 : 23,799.63 = 10,970.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,869.67/23,799.63 = 10,970.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,869.67x = 23,799.63 × 10,970.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,869.67x = 261,100,742.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,100,742.81/15,869.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,452.81

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