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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,875.58, 23,808.50 and 10,976.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,875.58, 23,808.50 and 10,976.70 is: 16,461.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,875.58 : 23,808.50 = 10,976.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,875.58/23,808.50 = 10,976.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,875.58x = 23,808.50 × 10,976.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,875.58x = 261,338,789.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,338,789.39/15,875.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,461.68

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