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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,910.76, 23,837.67 and 10,629.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,910.76, 23,837.67 and 10,629.79 is: 15,925.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,910.76 : 23,837.67 = 10,629.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,910.76/23,837.67 = 10,629.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,910.76x = 23,837.67 × 10,629.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,910.76x = 253,389,366.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,389,366.60/15,910.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,925.66

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