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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934.16, 23,869.72 and 10,924.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934.16, 23,869.72 and 10,924.24 is: 16,364.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934.16 : 23,869.72 = 10,924.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934.16/23,869.72 = 10,924.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934.16x = 23,869.72 × 10,924.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934.16x = 260,758,550.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,758,550.01/15,934.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,364.75

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