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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,876.45, 23,809.82 and 10,977.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,876.45, 23,809.82 and 10,977.57 is: 16,462.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,876.45 : 23,809.82 = 10,977.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,876.45/23,809.82 = 10,977.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,876.45x = 23,809.82 × 10,977.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,876.45x = 261,373,910.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,373,910.85/15,876.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,462.99

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