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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,886.34, 23,829.73 and 10,954.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,886.34, 23,829.73 and 10,954.66 is: 16,432.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,886.34 : 23,829.73 = 10,954.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,886.34/23,829.73 = 10,954.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,886.34x = 23,829.73 × 10,954.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,886.34x = 261,046,503.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,046,503.08/15,886.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,432.13

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