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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,882.47, 23,818.84 and 10,983.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,882.47, 23,818.84 and 10,983.59 is: 16,472.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,882.47 : 23,818.84 = 10,983.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,882.47/23,818.84 = 10,983.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,882.47x = 23,818.84 × 10,983.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,882.47x = 261,616,372.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,616,372.84/15,882.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,472.02

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