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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,884.48, 23,821.84 and 10,985.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,884.48, 23,821.84 and 10,985.60 is: 16,475.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,884.48 : 23,821.84 = 10,985.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,884.48/23,821.84 = 10,985.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,884.48x = 23,821.84 × 10,985.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,884.48x = 261,697,205.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,697,205.50/15,884.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,475.03

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