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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,901.26, 23,851.17 and 10,669.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,901.26, 23,851.17 and 10,669.74 is: 16,004.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,901.26 : 23,851.17 = 10,669.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,901.26/23,851.17 = 10,669.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,901.26x = 23,851.17 × 10,669.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,901.26x = 254,485,782.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,485,782.60/15,901.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,004.13

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