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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,881.47, 23,817.34 and 10,982.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,881.47, 23,817.34 and 10,982.59 is: 16,470.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,881.47 : 23,817.34 = 10,982.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,881.47/23,817.34 = 10,982.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,881.47x = 23,817.34 × 10,982.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,881.47x = 261,576,080.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,576,080.11/15,881.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,470.52

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