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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,874.15, 23,811.42 and 10,942.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,874.15, 23,811.42 and 10,942.46 is: 16,413.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,874.15 : 23,811.42 = 10,942.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,874.15/23,811.42 = 10,942.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,874.15x = 23,811.42 × 10,942.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,874.15x = 260,555,570.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,555,570.42/15,874.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,413.83

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