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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,875.09, 23,812.83 and 10,943.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,875.09, 23,812.83 and 10,943.40 is: 16,415.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,875.09 : 23,812.83 = 10,943.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,875.09/23,812.83 = 10,943.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,875.09x = 23,812.83 × 10,943.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,875.09x = 260,593,323.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,593,323.82/15,875.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,415.24

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