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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,875.96, 23,814.14 and 10,944.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,875.96, 23,814.14 and 10,944.28 is: 16,416.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,875.96 : 23,814.14 = 10,944.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,875.96/23,814.14 = 10,944.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,875.96x = 23,814.14 × 10,944.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,875.96x = 260,628,616.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,628,616.12/15,875.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,416.56

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