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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,924.60, 23,897.70 and 10,364.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,924.60, 23,897.70 and 10,364.40 is: 15,553.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,924.60 : 23,897.70 = 10,364.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,924.60/23,897.70 = 10,364.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,924.60x = 23,897.70 × 10,364.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,924.60x = 247,685,321.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,685,321.88/15,924.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,553.63

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