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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,872.88, 23,809.52 and 10,941.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,872.88, 23,809.52 and 10,941.19 is: 16,411.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,872.88 : 23,809.52 = 10,941.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,872.88/23,809.52 = 10,941.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,872.88x = 23,809.52 × 10,941.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,872.88x = 260,504,553.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,504,553.11/15,872.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,411.93

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