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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,923.64, 21,968.94 and 10,947

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,923.64, 21,968.94 and 10,947 is: 15,102.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,923.64 : 21,968.94 = 10,947 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,923.64/21,968.94 = 10,947/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,923.64x = 21,968.94 × 10,947
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,923.64x = 240,493,986.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,493,986.18/15,923.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,102.95

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