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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,907.19, 23,833.44 and 10,959.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,907.19, 23,833.44 and 10,959.17 is: 16,419.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,907.19 : 23,833.44 = 10,959.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,907.19/23,833.44 = 10,959.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,907.19x = 23,833.44 × 10,959.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,907.19x = 261,194,601.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,194,601.48/15,907.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,419.91

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